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    This document contains a clinical medications worksheet for the drug latanoprost, which is used to treat glaucoma. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. The mechanism of action is to increase outflow of aqueous humor from the eye to lower intraocular pressure. Nursing implications focus on potential contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects like local irritation. The nursing process sections assess pre-administration considerations and circumstances for holding the medication.

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    This document contains a clinical medications worksheet for the drug latanoprost, which is used to treat glaucoma. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. The mechanism of action is to increase outflow of aqueous humor from the eye to lower intraocular pressure. Nursing implications focus on potential contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects like local irritation. The nursing process sections assess pre-administration considerations and circumstances for holding the medication.

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    This document contains a clinical medications worksheet for the drug latanoprost, which is used to treat glaucoma. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. The mechanism of action is to increase outflow of aqueous humor from the eye to lower intraocular pressure. Nursing implications focus on potential contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects like local irritation. The nursing process sections assess pre-administration considerations and circumstances for holding the medication.

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    Xalatan Drug Card

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    This document contains a clinical medications worksheet for the drug latanoprost, which is used to treat glaucoma. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dose, route, and time/frequency of administration. The mechanism of action is to increase outflow of aqueous humor from the eye to lower intraocular pressure. Nursing implications focus on potential contraindications, warnings, interactions, and common side effects like local irritation. The nursing process sections assess pre-administration considerations and circumstances for holding the medication.

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    NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

    (You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    latanoprost Xalatan Prostaglandin 1 gtt per eye Eye drop Q HS
    Agonist
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    1 drop once daily

    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
    Glaucoma

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Management of glaucoma or lowering of intraocular pressure) May change eye color to brown; will form precipitate with
    increases outflow of aqueous humor. thimerosal-containing products; can be used with other agents to
    lower intraocular pressure.
    Common side effects
    Local irritation, foreign body sensation

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines (ask Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    patient specifically)

    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication

    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation


    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this med? Check after giving

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