Compare Products. 1  Somatostatin Receptor Inhibitors. 2  Somatostatin Receptor Activators. 3  Hover mouse over  to show IC50.
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.
For many people a combination of medications and laser treatment can safely control eye pressure for years. Eye drops used in managing glaucoma decrease eye pressure by helping the eyeâs fluid to drain better and/or decreasing the amount of fluid made by the eye.