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For the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHT)
Once-daily Rhopressa® is a first-of-its-kind ROCK inhibitor that lowers IOP by targeting the trabecular meshwork to increase aqueous humor outflow1 and decrease episcleral venous pressure (EVP).3
In a real-world experience trial, Rhopressa® provided consistent IOP reduction whether added to a PGA monotherapy or combination therapy.2
ROCK inhibition works within the trabecular outflow pathway of the eye and has proven to be efficacious in a variety of treatment regimens.1,2
One drop of medication per day, taken in the evening.1
People living with glaucoma have a lot to manage. According to one study that included free medicine, guided instruction, and electronic monitoring, nearly half of patients took less than 75% of their prescribed dose.4
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Bacterial Keratitis: There have been reports of bacterial keratitis associated with the use of multiple-dose containers of topical ophthalmic products. These containers had been inadvertently contaminated by patients who, in most cases, had a concurrent corneal disease or a disruption of the ocular epithelial surface.
Contact Lenses: Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of Rhopressa® and may be inserted 15 minutes following its administration.
The most common ocular adverse reaction observed in controlled clinical studies with Rhopressa® dosed once daily was conjunctival hyperemia, reported in 53% of patients. Six percent of patients discontinued therapy due to conjunctival hyperemia. Other common (approximately 20%) adverse reactions were: corneal verticillata, instillation site pain, and conjunctival hemorrhage. Instillation site erythema, corneal staining, blurred vision, increased lacrimation, erythema of eyelid, and reduced visual acuity were reported in 5-10% of patients.
The corneal verticillata seen in Rhopressa®- treated patients were first noted at 4 weeks of daily dosing. This reaction did not result in any apparent visual functional changes. Most corneal verticillata resolved upon discontinuation of treatment.
Please click here for full prescribing information for Rhopressa®.
To report Suspected Adverse Reactions, contact Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-855-740-1924 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Rhopressa® (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
Bacterial Keratitis: There have been reports of bacterial keratitis associated with the use of multiple-dose containers of topical ophthalmic products. These containers had been inadvertently contaminated by patients who, in most cases, had a concurrent corneal disease or a disruption of the ocular epithelial surface.
Contact Lenses: Contact lenses should be removed prior to instillation of Rhopressa® and may be inserted 15 minutes following its administration.
The most common ocular adverse reaction observed in controlled clinical studies with Rhopressa® dosed once daily was conjunctival hyperemia, reported in 53% of patients. Six percent of patients discontinued therapy due to conjunctival hyperemia. Other common (approximately 20%) adverse reactions were: corneal verticillata, instillation site pain, and conjunctival hemorrhage. Instillation site erythema, corneal staining, blurred vision, increased lacrimation, erythema of eyelid, and reduced visual acuity were reported in 5-10% of patients.
The corneal verticillata seen in Rhopressa®- treated patients were first noted at 4 weeks of daily dosing. This reaction did not result in any apparent visual functional changes. Most corneal verticillata resolved upon discontinuation of treatment.
Please click here for full prescribing information for Rhopressa®.
To report Suspected Adverse Reactions, contact Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-855-740-1924 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Rhopressa® (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
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