Fixapost

Fixapost

latanoprost + timolol

Manufacturer:

Lab Thea

Distributor:

HK Medical Supplies
/
Health Express
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per mL Latanoprost 50 mcg, timolol (as maleate) 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Reduction of elevated IOP in patients w/ open-angle glaucoma or ocular HTN.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult (including the elderly) 1 drop once daily in the affected eye(s).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to latanoprost, timolol, or β-blockers. Current or history of resp problems eg, asthma, severe chronic obstructive bronchitis. Serious heart problems or heart rhythm disorders.
Special Precautions
Current or history of CHD, heart failure, low BP; disturbances of heart rate eg, slow heartbeat; breathing problems, asthma or COPD; poor blood circulation disease (eg, Raynaud's disease or syndrome); diabetes; overactive thyroid gland; Prinzmetal angina; severe allergic reactions usually requiring hospital treatment; viral eye infection caused by HSV. Patients undergoing eye surgery including cataract surgery or history thereof; suffering from eye problems or dry eyes; wearing contact lenses. May affect some medicines used during anaesth. Remove contact lenses prior to instillation & wait 15 min before reinserting. If using w/ other eye drops, wait at least 5 min before using the other eye drops. Contains macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate. May affect ability to drive or use machines. Do not use during pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn <18 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Increased iris pigmentation. Eye irritation, eye pain.
Drug Interactions
Potential interaction w/ prostaglandins, prostaglandin analogues or derivatives; β-blockers; epinephrine; antihypertensives eg, oral Ca channel blockers, guanethidine, antiarrhythmics, digitalis glycosides or parasympathomimetics; quinidine; fluoxetine, paroxetine.
MIMS Class
Antiglaucoma Preparations
ATC Classification
S01ED51 - timolol, combinations ; Belongs to the class of beta blocking agents. Used in the treatment of glaucoma.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Fixapost eye drops
Packing/Price
0.2 mL x 6 × 5 × 1's
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