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Brand Name :
Xalacom
Synonyms :
latanoprost and timolol
Class :
Anti-glaucoma
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Ophthalmic solution
1ml (50mg/5mg)
Instill one drop on the affected eye
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
bunazosin (Not available in the United States)
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the bradycardia effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may enhance the hypotensive effects
may enhance the hypotensive effects
may enhance the hypotensive effects
may enhance the hypotensive effects
may enhance the hypotensive effects
may enhance the serum concentration
may enhance the serum concentration
may enhance the serum concentration
may enhance the serum concentration
may enhance the serum concentration
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may increase the hypoglycaemic effect
may decrease the therapeutic effect
may decrease the therapeutic effect
may decrease the therapeutic effect
may decrease the therapeutic effect
may decrease the therapeutic effect
may enhance the neuro-muscular blocking effect
may decrease the therapeutic effect
Frequency defined:
1-10%
Back pain
Arthritis
Cataract
Photophobia
Flu-like symptoms
sinusitis
Dizziness
Muscle weakness
Numbness
Cyst on the iris
Heartbeat
<1%
Cough
Dizziness
Glycosuria
Urinary tract infection
Pneumonia
Insomnia
Pregnancy consideration:
US FDA Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in the human breast is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: latanoprost and timolol
Pronounced: [ la-TA-noe-prost-& TIM-oh-lol]
Why do we use latanoprost and timolol?
It is used to treat ocular hypertension and glaucoma