Xalacom Eye Drops is a combination drug containing 'ophthalmic medication' used to treat raised pressure in the eye in conditions such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Ocular hypertension is a condition in which the eye's pressure is higher than normal due to poor drainage of the aqueous humor (fluid inside the eye). Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged due to abnormally high pressure inside the eye. If this condition is left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss.

Xalacom Eye Drops contains Latanoprost and Timolol. Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue and works by increasing the natural flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream.  As a result, the pressure of the eye is decreased. Timolol is a beta-blocker and works by decreasing the fluid production in the eye, thereby lowering the pressure in the eye. Xalacom Eye Drops should be used only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

Use Xalacom Eye Drops exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Xalacom Eye Drops are burning or stinging sensation, itching, irritation, and pain at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Xalacom Eye Drops if you are allergic to any contents of it. A Xalacom Eye Drops should not be used in patients with a medical history of respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi), severe heart problems, or heart rhythm problems. It is also not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Xalacom Eye Drops is probably safe when used in elderly patients. Xalacom Eye Drops may not interact with alcohol. Xalacom Eye Drops may temporarily cause vision loss, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience blurred vision.

Xalacom Eye Drops is used to reduce pressure inside the eye. It works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye and increasing the natural flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream.  These effects help to decrease the pressure and swelling inside the eye. It helps to improve vision and prevent the complications of ocular hypertension and glaucoma. 

• Burning or stinging sensation in the eye
• Itching at the application site
• Eye irritation
• Eye pain

Before taking Xalacom Eye Drops , inform your doctor if you have coronary heart disease (characterized by chest pain, breathlessness, and choking), heart failure, low blood pressure, slow heartbeat, respiratory problems, poor blood circulation, undergone cataract surgery (to treat clouding of the eye), eye problems such as irritation, pain, inflammation, dry eyes, or blurred vision, angina (chest pain), and viral infection of the eye caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). Inform your doctor if you have diabetes. Overactive thyroid as timolol present in Xalacom Eye Drops may mask the symptoms of these conditions. A Xalacom Eye Drops contains a preservative called benzalkonium chloride which may cause eye irritation. So, it is advised to remove your lenses before using Xalacom Eye Drops and wear them back after 15 minutes of using Xalacom Eye Drops .

Drug-Drug Interactions: Xalacom Eye Drops may interact with medicines used to treat high blood pressure (amlodipine, verapamil, diltiazem, atenolol, propranolol, guanethidine, clonidine, and nifedipine, etc.), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats (amiodarone, lidocaine, and quinidine, etc.), medicines used to treat heart disease (digoxin and digitoxin), a medicine used to treat glaucoma (pilocarpine), and antidepressants (fluoxetine and paroxetine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Xalacom Eye Drops should not be used in patients with respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi), and severe heart problems or heart rhythm problems.

• AMLODIPINE
• VERAPAMIL
• DILTIAZEM
• ATENOLOL
• PROPRANOLOL
• GUANETHIDINE
• CLONIDINE
• NIFEDIPINE
• AMIODARONE
• LIDOCAINE
• QUINIDINE
• DIGOXIN
• DIGITOXIN
• PILOCARPINE
• FLUOXETINE
• PAROXETINE

• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Xalacom Eye Drops as they can make you dehydrated and affect eye pressure.

• Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye pressure.

• Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

• A diet including green and leafy vegetables, and fruits, helps to lower eye pressure.

• Do regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest are important for illness.

• Fruits and vegetables which contain Vitamin A and C help to improve vision and recover from the disease.

• Do not wear contact lenses before using Xalacom Eye Drops and for at least 15 min after using Xalacom Eye Drops . 

• Use Xalacom Eye Drops regularly as prescribed by the doctor without missing any doses for the best results or success of the treatment. 

Ocular hypertension: It is a condition in which the pressure of the eye is higher than normal as a result of poor drainage of the aqueous humor (fluid inside the eye). Essentially, this means that too much fluid enters the eye without being drained, causing high amounts of pressure to build up. The increased pressure can be due to certain other diseases, an injury, or an adverse effect of certain medications. If left untreated, it can lead to optic nerve damage and permanent vision loss.

Glaucoma: It is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. If it is not treated in time, it may cause blindness. Usually, there are no symptoms of glaucoma initially except the slow loss of vision gradually. However, some symptoms include visible rainbow-colored circles around bright lights or blurred vision. Rarely, glaucoma can develop suddenly with intense pain in the eye, visual disturbance, or nausea.