Latanoprost

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (11 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

28 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Latanoprost is an eye drop formulation helpful in the management of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) within patients grappling with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. This prostaglandin F2 alpha analog is a frontline approach in glaucoma treatment, leveraging its proven efficacy in IOP reduction. Renowned for its convenience with a once-daily dosing regimen and an acceptable safety profile, prostaglandins like latanoprost have become the cornerstone of glaucoma therapy.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the fixed-dose combination of netarsudil/latanoprost in March 2019, expanding treatment options for those afflicted with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Beyond its approved applications, latanoprost is utilized off-label for diverse glaucoma variants. This activity covers latanoprost's mechanism of action, pharmacology, indications, adverse event profiles, contraindications, toxicity, and the collaborative efforts of the interprofessional team essential in managing conditions where latanoprost proves therapeutically beneficial.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the appropriate indications for latanoprost in the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

  • Screen patients for contraindications and potential drug interactions before initiating latanoprost therapy.

  • Assess patients' response to latanoprost therapy by regularly monitoring intraocular pressure and evaluating treatment effectiveness.

  • Develop effective communication with patients about latanoprost, explaining its benefits, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.00 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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