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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.
1 They lower heart rate and reduce blood pressure. 2  Beta-blockers can worsen severe asthma or other lung diseases. 3  A patient switching to a beta-blocker from other glaucoma medication may feel a sudden rise in eye pressure. 4  It is important that the pressure be checked shortly after the other drug has been withdrawn.