Combination Eye Drops Used to Treat Glaucoma

Question 1

Combigan

Answer 1

Generic name: timolol+brimonidine
Beta blocker+alpha agonist
Solution

Question 2

Azarga

Answer 2

Generic name: brinzolamide+timolol
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor+beta blocker
Solution

Question 3

Cosopt

Answer 3

Generic name: dorzolamide+timolol

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor+beta blocker

Question 4

Xalacom

Answer 4

Generic name: latanoprost+timolol
Prostaglandin analogue+beta blocker
Solution
Stored in fridge; stable for 6 weeks once opened
(Patient can store at room temperature)