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Latanoprost + Timolol PH&T is the generic of Xalacom (Pfizer).
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue that works by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes, thus lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) via prostanoid-selective F2-alpha receptor. Timolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker. In its ophthalmic form it is used to treat open-angle and occasionally secondary glaucoma by reducing aqueous humour production through blockage of the beta receptors on the ciliary epithelium.
THERAPEUTIC AREA Ophthalmology
PRESENTATION 2,5 ml bottle. Each ml contains 0.005% (50mcg) Latanoprost and 5 mg Timolol.
INDICATION Reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to topical beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogues.
DOCUMENTATION eCTD dossier available
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