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XALATAN: 455 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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455
Total FAERS Reports
46 (10.1%)
Deaths Reported
38
Hospitalizations
455
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Life-Threatening
6
Disabilities

First Report: 1984 · Latest Report: 20140623

What Are the Most Common XALATAN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Cataract
79 reports (17.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Death
37 reports (8.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Visual acuity reduced
33 reports (7.3%)

All XALATAN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Cataract 79 17.4% 0 1
Death 37 8.1% 37 1
Visual acuity reduced 33 7.3% 0 2
Eye disorder 29 6.4% 0 2
Intraocular pressure increased 28 6.2% 0 1
Glaucoma 27 5.9% 0 0
Eye irritation 25 5.5% 0 2
Off label use 20 4.4% 0 4
Drug ineffective 16 3.5% 0 2
Visual impairment 16 3.5% 0 2
Blindness 15 3.3% 0 0
Fall 14 3.1% 0 3
Eye pain 13 2.9% 0 1
Hearing impaired 13 2.9% 0 0
Deafness 12 2.6% 0 0
Hypertension 12 2.6% 1 1
Hypoacusis 12 2.6% 0 1
Memory impairment 12 2.6% 0 0
Product quality issue 12 2.6% 0 0
Incorrect dose administered 11 2.4% 0 2

Who Reports XALATAN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 74.8 years. Most reports from: CL. View detailed demographics →

Is XALATAN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 1 0 0
2001 3 1 1
2002 2 0 0
2003 4 0 0
2004 9 0 0
2005 3 0 0
2006 6 0 1
2007 4 0 1
2008 6 0 0
2009 13 0 0
2010 13 0 0
2011 15 1 0
2012 30 3 2
2013 89 13 10
2014 58 4 8

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What Is XALATAN Used For?

IndicationReports
Glaucoma 223
Intraocular pressure increased 15
Open angle glaucoma 10
Intraocular pressure test abnormal 8
Ocular hypertension 5

XALATAN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for XALATAN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.