About latanoprost + timolol maleate
Prostaglandin analogue and beta blocker
Used for
- Reduces elevated eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Reduces elevated eye pressure in ocular hypertension
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening.
Common side effects
- Eye redness, irritation, burning, or blurred vision
- Eyelash growth, darkened iris or eyelid skin
- Slow heart rate or low blood pressure
- Breathing difficulty, especially in people with asthma
Important warnings
- Can worsen asthma, severe chronic lung disease, or certain heart conditions
- May darken iris color; this change can be permanent
- Remove contact lenses before use; reinsert after 15 minutes
- Eye drops can cause systemic beta-blocker effects
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; safety information is limited, and treatment requires clinician assessment.
Breastfeeding
Use caution; timolol may enter breast milk. A clinician should assess risks and benefits.
Interactions
- Other beta blockers, including eye drops, may increase effects
- Heart-rate-lowering medicines can increase slow heartbeat risk
- Other pressure-lowering eye drops may add to its effects
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.