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Indication1 top
Reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension in patients insufficiently responsive to topical β-blockers or prostaglandin analogues.
 
Clinical Evidence top
  • 24-hour IOP reduction
    • Up to 12.4 mmHg reduction in IOP from baseline2


Safety Profile1 top
CI: Reactive airway diseases, sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree atrioventricular (AV) block, cardiac failure, cardiogenic shock. Pregnancy and lactation.

   
SP: History of severe cardiac disease, asthma, predisposition to spontaneous hypoglycaemia, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, Prinzmetal's angina, severe peripheral and central circulatory disorders, hypotension, history of atopy or severe anaphylactic reaction to a variety of allergens; patients with known risk factors for macula oedema. May gradually change eye colour. Remove contact lenses before instillation and reinsert after 15 minutes. May cause transient blurring of vision. May mask signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
   
AR: Increased iris pigmentation, darkening, thickening and lengthening of eyelashes, ocular irritation, pain and hyperaemia, corneal disorders, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, headache, rash.

   
DI: Additive effects with oral calcium-channel blockers, guanethidine or β-blockers, antiarrhythmics, digitalis glycosides or parasympathomimetics. May increase hypoglycaemic effect of antidiabetic agents.

Dosages1 top
One drop in affected eye or eyes once daily. If one dose is missed, treatment should continue with the next dose as planned. Dose should not exceed one drop in affected eye daily.

Strengths1 top
Each mL contains latanoprost 50 mcg and timolol maleate 6.8 mg equivalent to 5 mg timolol.

Packing1 top
Eye drops 2.5 mL/bottle.

References top
1. MIMS Annual Hong Kong. 2007/2008 edition.
2. Larsson LI. Acta Ophthalmol Scand 2001;79:125-128.

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