Latanoprost and Promethazine with DM

• Generic Name: latanoprost ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xalatan, Xelpros, Xalatan Multi-Pack

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. One of several first-line agents to reduce elevated IOP.

Safety and efficacy not established for the treatment of angle-closure, inflammatory, or neovascular glaucoma.

Appears to be more effective than unoprostone, as effective as travoprost, and slightly less effective than bimatoprost in reducing IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

May be more effective or at least as effective as twice daily administration of timolol 0.5% in reducing IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Appears to be more effective than thrice-daily administration of dorzolamide 2%.

May be used in conjunction with a topical β-adrenergic blocking agent (e.g., betaxolol, carteolol, levobunolol, metipranolol, timolol), topical dipivefrin, topical epinephrine, an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (e.g., acetazolamide), or a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (e.g., dorzolamide).

Tolerance does not occur, and reduction in mean IOP is maintained for up to at least 24 months of therapy after initial stabilization.

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Promethazine with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine with DM, Phenergan with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine DM

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

The combination of dextromethorphan and promethazine used to treat cough, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Promethazine with DM may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.