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Driving with Dr. Richardson | Glaucoma Medication Classes - Prostaglandin Analogs

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Dr. David Richardson discusses the Prostaglandin Analog (PGA) class of Glaucoma medications. Topics discussed include:
- Mechanism of action
- Generic versus brand options
- Preservative-free options
- Cost of treatment
- Dosage
- Effectiveness
- Side effects

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00:00 Introduction to Video
00:46 Introduction to Prostaglandin Analog class
01:10 Mechanism of Action of Prostaglandin Analog class
02:41 First FDA-approved PGA: Xalatan® (generic: latanoprost)
03:11 Brand-name prostaglandin analogs
03:22 Lumigan® (bimatoprost)
03:33 Travatan-Z® (travoprost)
04:23 Zioptan® (tafluprost)
05:01 Once-daily dosing
06:24 Using prostaglandin analogs with other glaucoma medication classes
06:46 Side effects of the prostaglandin analogs
07:03 Systemic side effects of this class
07:21 Wrap-up and summary

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