Latanoprost/timolol
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Prostaglandin |
| Timolol | Beta blocker |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Xalacom |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | UK Drug Information |
| Routes of administration | Eye drops |
| ATC code | S01ED51 (WHO) |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number | 852336-82-4 |
| PubChem (CID) | 56841581 |
Latanoprost/timolol (trade name Xalacom) is a combination drug used in glaucoma, consisting of latanoprost (increase uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor[1]) and timolol (a beta blocker decreasing the production of aqueous fluid).
References
- ↑ Patel SS, Spencer CM (1996). "Latanoprost. A review of its pharmacological properties, clinical efficacy and tolerability in the management of primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension". Drugs Aging. 9 (5): 363–378. doi:10.2165/00002512-199609050-00007. PMID 8922563.
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