Netarsudil
Netarsudil is an ophthalmic prescription eye drop used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It belongs to a class of medications called rho kinase inhibitors, which work by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor through the trabecular meshwork to lower eye pressure.
Netarsudil is an eye drop medication that lowers eye pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension patients by improving fluid drainage from the eye.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- S01EX05
- RxNorm
- 1992864
- Generic
- Netarsudil
- Class
- atc-s01
- Brands
- Rhopressa, Rocklatan
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- ophthalmic
- Forms
- solution
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Netarsudil is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Netarsudil is a rho kinase inhibitor that increases aqueous humor outflow through the trabecular meshwork pathway, thereby reducing intraocular pressure. The exact molecular mechanism of action is not fully characterized.
Netarsudil is for topical ophthalmic use only. Common side effects may include conjunctival hyperemia, corneal verticillata, and eye irritation. Patients should remove contact lenses before administration and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting. The medication should be stored upright and is typically administered once daily in the evening.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy