Xalacom Eye Usage And Safety
Dosage
Latanoprost , Timolol Maleate
Side Effects
Darkening of mixed coloured irides ; inform patient . Darker , longer or thicker lashes . Blurred vision , conjunctival hyperaemia , foreign body sensation , transient punctate epithelial erosion , periorbital oedema . Rarely macular oedema , iritis , uveitis , darkening of palpebral skin , exacerbation of asthma , dyspnoea , cardiac failure . Systemic B Blockers effects.
Drug Interactions
Hypertensives , calcium antagonists , antidiabetic agents , clonidine , adrenaline , CYP2D6 inhibitors , antiarrhythmics , cardiac glycosides , parasympathomimetic . Additive effects with other glaucoma treatments . Leave interval of atleast 5 min with other topical eye preps.
Indication
It is used to reduce the pressure in your eye if you have conditions known as open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Both these conditions are linked to an increase in the pressure within your eye, eventually affecting your eyesight. Your doctor will usually prescribe you this medicine when other medicines have not worked adequately.
When not to Use
Don’t use if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to either of the medicines (latanoprost or timolol), beta-blockers, or any of the other ingredients of medicine.