Is XALATAN a beta blocker?

Latanoprost/Timolol is a drug combination containing two active substances: latanoprost (a prostaglandin derivative) and timolol maleate (a beta-blocker).

What is the indication of XALATAN?

XALATAN is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The recommended dosage is one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.

What is the mechanism of action for XALATAN?

Mechanism of Action

Latanoprost is a prostanoid selective FP receptor agonist that is believed to reduce the intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor. Studies in animals and man suggest that the main mechanism of action is increased uveoscleral outflow.

What is the generic name of XALATAN?

Latanoprost is a generic drug, which is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs. Latanoprost is available as two brand-name medications: Xalatan and Xelpros.

What is the drug classification for latanoprost?

Latanoprost is in a class of medications called prostaglandin analogs. It lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the flow of natural eye fluids out of the eye.

What type of medication is latanoprost?

Latanoprost is a medicine that treats high pressure inside the eye. Increased pressure can damage your optic nerve and cause vision loss or blindness. Your doctor may give it to you if you have glaucoma or high pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension).

Why do we take Xalatan at night?

The reason for the lower fluctuation of pressure with nighttime dosing may have been because, again, latanoprost instilled at night has limited the pressure increases typically observed in the daytime and helped reduce the range of IOPs.

What is the safest eye drop for glaucoma?

Popular glaucoma eye drop brands
  • Xalatan (latanoprost) Xalatan (latanoprost) is one of the most frequently prescribed eye drops for glaucoma. …
  • Timoptic (timolol) …
  • Alphagan P (brimonidine) …
  • Rhopressa (netarsudil) …
  • Trusopt (dorzolamide) …
  • Isopto Carpine (pilocarpine) …
  • Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol)

When should you not use Xalatan?

Do not use Xalatan while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses. Wash your hands before using the eye drops.

Can glaucoma be stopped?

The damage caused by glaucoma can’t be reversed. But treatment and regular checkups can help slow or prevent vision loss, especially if you catch the disease in its early stages. Glaucoma is treated by lowering intraocular pressure.

What foods to avoid if you have glaucoma?

High trans fats have been proven to cause damage to the optic nerve. Time to cut out fried foods, baked goods and any product with an ingredient list that includes hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Saturated foods that include red meat, beef, lard, shortening and oils can also worsen glaucoma.

What is considered dangerously high eye pressure?

In general, pressures of 20-30 mm Hg usually cause damage over several years, but pressures of 40-50 mm Hg can cause rapid visual loss and also precipitate retinovascular occlusion.

What is the newest treatment for glaucoma?

Netarsudil has been combined with latanoprost to create Rocklatan (Aerie), an effective combination medication. Rocklatan offers the highest average IOP reduction of any single glaucoma medication: 30% to 36% from baseline.