Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
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Indication: Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma Age: Adult |
Dose: Eye preparation – 1 drop Frequency: once daily Note: Preparation containing latanoprost 0.005% and timolol 0.5%. Not to be used as an initial therapy. Instill into the affected eye(s). |
Child Dose
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: Not recommended for children |
Administration
- Clean eyes first
- Don't touch tip
Side Effect
- Ocular burning (11%)
- Conjunctival hyperemia (9%)
- Local itching
- Tearing
- Dry eye
- Ocular discomfort
- Increase in iris pigmentation (related to latanoprost)
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
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Oral Beta-blockers (Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Carvedilol, Nadolol, Timolol, Sotalol), Calcium Channel Blockers (Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Felodipine, Nicardipine, Isradipine), Guanethidine, Antiarrhythmics (Amiodarone, Flecainide, Propafenone, Quinidine, Disopyramide, Procainamide), Digitalis glycosides, Parasympathomimetics (Pilocarpine, Carbachol) (Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine)
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Additive effect on the intraocular pressure and other systemic effects
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Other ophthalmic prostaglandin analogues
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Paradoxical increase in intraocular pressure
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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Asthma
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Risk of bronchospasm
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Heart block
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Can worsen heart condition
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 2-8° C. For opened bottles, may store below 25° C.
Data Sources
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