Latanoprost + Timolol Benefits & Uses

Latanoprost + Timolol is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Latanoprost + Timolol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Latanoprost (50mcg/ml), Timolol (5mg/ml), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Latanoprost (50mcg/ml), Timolol (5mg/ml), for course duration follow doctor's advice

Latanoprost + Timolol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Latanoprost + Timolol is used -

Moderate

Mild

Eye itching
Infection
Back Pain
Fatigue
Vertigo
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness

Common

Eye Burning
Rash
Photophobia
Blurred vision
Eye irritation

Latanoprost + Timolol Related Warnings

Is the use of Latanoprost + Timolol safe for pregnant women?

Latanoprost + Timolol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Latanoprost + Timolol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Latanoprost + Timolol safe during breastfeeding?

Latanoprost + Timolol may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Latanoprost + Timolol, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Latanoprost + Timolol.
What is the effect of Latanoprost + Timolol on the Kidneys?

Latanoprost + Timolol rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Latanoprost + Timolol on the Liver?

Latanoprost + Timolol has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Latanoprost + Timolol on the Heart?

Latanoprost + Timolol has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Latanoprost + Timolol with Other Drugs

Latanoprost + Timolol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Bimatoprost

Epinephrine

Alemtuzumab

Amlodipine

Amiodarone

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Glibenclamide,Metformin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Latanoprost + Timolol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Latanoprost + Timolol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Uveitis
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE)
Heart Failure
Diabetes
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Latanoprost + Timolol

Is this Latanoprost + Timolol habit forming or addictive?

Latanoprost + Timolol is not addictive in nature.

Latanoprost + Timolol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Latanoprost + Timolol

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Latanoprost + Timolol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Latanoprost + Timolol

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Latanoprost + Timolol as it can have severe side effects.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xalatan® (latanoprost)

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Istalol® (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1401

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 153

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