About latanoprost timolol timolol maleate equivalent to timolol
Prostaglandin analogue and beta blocker
Used for
- Lowers pressure inside the eye 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, or discomfort
- Eyelash changes and darkening of the iris or eyelid skin
- Blurred vision or dry eyes
- Slow heart rate or breathing difficulties
Important warnings
- Timolol can affect the heart and lungs, including worsening asthma or certain heart conditions.
- Use caution with diabetes, thyroid disorders, or poor circulation.
- Eye drops can enter the bloodstream; pressing the inner eye corner after use may reduce absorption.
- Preservative may irritate eyes or affect contact lenses.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; timolol and latanoprost may pose risks, so benefits and risks require clinical assessment.
Breastfeeding
Timolol may pass into breast milk; use requires clinical assessment of benefits and risks.
Interactions
- Other beta blockers, including eye drops, may increase effects on heart rate and blood pressure.
- Heart-rate-lowering medicines, such as verapamil or digoxin, can increase slow-heartbeat risk.
- Other pressure-lowering eye drops can further lower eye pressure.
- Medicines affecting CYP2D6, such as fluoxetine or quinidine, may increase timolol 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.