Notice: Images are for illustration only and may not reflect the exact product you receive. Brand-name medications may look different depending on their country of origin—Canadian versions, for example, often include a "PR" symbol on the packaging. Rest assured, the medication, dosage, and active ingredients will be exactly as prescribed. Canada Pharmacy Store is committed to your health and safety, and we work only with licensed pharmacies to ensure you receive trusted, high-quality medication every time.
General Medication Fact Sheet for Xalacom
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Medication Name | Xalacom |
| Generic Name | Latanoprost/Timolol |
| Purpose | To lower intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension |
| Mechanism of Action | Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analog that increases outflow of aqueous humor. Timolol is a beta-adrenergic receptor blocker that decreases aqueous humor production. |
| Dosage Forms | Ophthalmic solution |
| Available Strengths | 0.005% Latanoprost / 0.5% Timolol |
| Dosage Frequency | Once daily in the evening |
| Common Side Effects | Blurred vision, eye redness, eye itching, stinging, foreign body sensation, increased pigmentation of the iris |
| Serious Side Effects | Vision changes, eye pain, severe eye irritation, shortness of breath, slow heartbeat |
| Drug Interactions | Other prostaglandins, beta-blockers (oral or ophthalmic), epinephrine, calcium channel blockers, quinidine, digitalis glycosides |
| Important Notes | Remove contact lenses before administering and wait 15 minutes before reinserting. Use caution in patients with asthma, COPD, heart block, or other cardiac conditions. |
| Storage | Store unopened bottles in the refrigerator. After opening, store at room temperature, protected from light. |
| Missed Dose | If you miss a dose, instill the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and instill the next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose. |
| Alternatives | Lumigan (bimatoprost), Travatan Z (travoprost), Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol), Azopt (brinzolamide) |
Xalacom Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lumigan (bimatoprost) | Prostaglandin analog | Increases outflow of aqueous humor. May cause eyelash growth and iris pigmentation changes. |
| Travatan Z (travoprost) | Prostaglandin analog | Increases outflow of aqueous humor. Preservative-free formulation available. |
| Cosopt (dorzolamide/timolol) | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor / Beta-adrenergic blocker | Reduces production of aqueous humor. Contains two different medications in one bottle. |
| Azopt (brinzolamide) | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | Reduces production of aqueous humor. May cause blurred vision. |
Xalacom Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
|---|---|
| Blurred vision | Vision changes |
| Eye redness | Eye pain |
| Eye itching | Severe eye irritation |
| Stinging | Shortness of breath |
| Foreign body sensation | Slow heartbeat |
Xalacom Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-Angle Glaucoma | One drop | One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily | Administer in the evening. Avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface. |
| Ocular Hypertension | One drop | One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily | Administer in the evening. Avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface. |
