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Latanoprost was the first prostaglandin to be approved as first-line treatment for elevated eye pressure. Three newer prostaglandins are travoprost (Travatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan),and tafluprost (Zioptan). These drugs are used to reduce eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and high ocular pressure. Side effects include itching, redness, and burning during administration. Muscle and joint pain may also occur.
Eye (ophthalmic) medications can be used to treat infections, decrease inflammation, reduce pain, dilate or constrict the pupil, decrease the pressure in the eye from glaucoma, and produce or serve as more tears. Subscribe to email newsletters: featuring helpful articles, tips and online only product specials from Drs.