About timolol maleate + latanoprost
Prostaglandin analogue and beta blocker
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening.
Common side effects
- Eye redness, irritation, stinging, or blurred vision
- Eyelash growth, eyelid or iris darkening
- Slow heart rate, low blood pressure, or breathing difficulty
- Headache or dizziness
Important warnings
- May worsen asthma, severe chronic lung disease, slow heart rate, or heart block.
- Can gradually darken iris and eyelid skin; changes may be permanent.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting.
- Close eyelids or press the inner corner briefly after dosing to reduce absorption.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; discuss risks with a healthcare professional, as fetal safety is not established.
Breastfeeding
Timolol may enter breast milk; use caution and discuss risks with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Other beta blockers, including eye drops, may increase heart-rate or blood-pressure effects.
- Heart-rate-lowering medicines, such as verapamil or digoxin, may increase slow-heart-rate risk.
- Other prostaglandin eye drops may worsen eye pressure control.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.