Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Xalacom
Synonyms :
latanoprost and timolol
Class :
Anti-glaucoma
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Ophthalmic solutionÂ
1ml (50mg/5mg)Â
Instill one drop on the affected eye
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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
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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
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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:Â Â
1-10%Â
Back painÂ
ArthritisÂ
CataractÂ
PhotophobiaÂ
Flu-like symptomsÂ
sinusitisÂ
DizzinessÂ
Muscle weaknessÂ
NumbnessÂ
Cyst on the irisÂ
HeartbeatÂ
<1%Â
CoughÂ
DizzinessÂ
GlycosuriaÂ
Urinary tract infectionÂ
PneumoniaÂ
InsomniaÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
US FDA Pregnancy category: CÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in the human breast is unknownÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.  Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
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.   Â
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.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this categoryÂ
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: latanoprost and timololÂ
Pronounced: [ la-TA-noe-prost-& TIM-oh-lol]Â
Why do we use latanoprost and timolol?Â
It is used to treat ocular hypertension and glaucomaÂ