Latanoprost/Timolol Ophthalmic Solution

Uses of  Latanoprost/Timolol Ophthalmic Solution

Latanoprost/ Timolol Ophthalmic Solution (latanoprost and timolol maleate) is indicated for the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to beta-adrenergic blocking agents prostaglandins, or other IOP lowering agents AND when the use of Latanoprost and Timolol Ophthalmic Solution (the combination drug) is considered appropriate.

Precautions and Warnings

Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to timolol or latanoprost; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• other eye problems (such as iritis, uveitis, macular edema, lens extraction/aphakia, herpes infection of the eye)
• lung disease/breathing problems (such as current or past medical history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• slow/irregular heartbeat
• heart problems (such as chest pain, heart failure)
• low blood pressure
• diabetes
• blood circulation problems
• overactive thyroid disease (hyperthyroidism)
• a certain muscle/nerve disease (myasthenia gravis)
• severe allergic reactions (such as anaphylaxis, atopy)

If you develop an eye infection or injury, or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about whether you should continue to use your current bottle of timolol/latanoprost. You may be advised to start using a new bottle.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you can do it safely.

If you have diabetes, this product may prevent the fast/pounding heartbeat you would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). Other symptoms of low blood sugar, such as dizziness and sweating, are unaffected by this drug.

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Timolol passes into breast milk. It is unknown if latanoprost passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Dosage

The recommended adult (including the elderly) dosage of Latanoprost and Timolol Ophthalmic Solution (latanoprost and timolol maleate) is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily. If one dose is missed, treatment should continue with the next dose as normal.

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Eye irritation.
• Burning.
• Stinging.
• Feeling that something is in the eye.
• Dry eyes.
• Watery eyes.
• Eye redness.