This brand name is authorized in Cyprus, Tunisia
The drug LATAZ-CO contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Latanoprost
UNII 6Z5B6HVF6O - LATANOPROST
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The active substance latanoprost, a prostaglandin F2ฮฑ analogue, is a selective prostanoid FP receptor agonist which reduces the intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour. Reduction of the IOP in man starts about three to four hours after administration and maximum effect is reached after eight to twelve hours. |
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Timolol
UNII P8Y54F701R - TIMOLOL MALEATE
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Timolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent that does not have significant intrinsic sympathomimetic, direct myocardial depressant, or local anaesthetic activity. Timolol reduces intra-ocular pressure, whether or not this is associated with glaucoma. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| S01ED51 | Timolol, combinations | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01E Antiglaucoma preparations and miotics → S01ED Beta blocking agents |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: TN | Direction de la Pharmacie et du Mรฉdicament | Identifier(s): 4523011 |
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