Summary of Use during Lactation

No information is available on the use of latanoprost during breastfeeding. Because of its short half-life it is not likely to reach the bloodstream of the infant or cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. Professional guidelines consider prostaglandin eye drops acceptable during breastfeeding.[1-3] To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Drug Levels

Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects in Breastfed Infants

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

References

1.

Belkin A, Chen T, DeOliveria AR, et al. A practical guide to the pregnant and breastfeeding patient with glaucoma. Ophthalmol Glaucoma 2020;3:79-89. [PubMed: 32672600]

2.

Blumen-Ohana E, Sellem E. [Pregnancy & glaucoma: SFO-SFG recommendations]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2020;43:63-6. [PubMed: 31813552]

3.

Kumari R, Saha BC, Onkar A, et al. Management of glaucoma in pregnancy - balancing safety with efficacy. Ther Adv Ophthalmol 2021;13:25158414211022876. [PMC free article: PMC8243098] [PubMed: 34263134]

Substance Name

Latanoprost

CAS Registry Number

130209-82-4

Drug Class

Breast Feeding

Lactation

Milk, Human

Antiglaucoma Agents

Prostaglandins