Suggest Alternative Medication For Glaucoma

Posted on Sun, 13 Sep 2015

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Sun, 13 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have COPD and asthma, and glaucoma. I was given a bad drug for glaucoma and had a breathing problem. Is there an eye drop for glaucoma that is completely safe for a person who has COPD and asthma?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Latanoprost

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Timolol is a beta blocker which can cause bronchoconstriction i.e narrowing of airways. It should be avoided in COPD and asthma patients.

Latanoprost is a much safer drug that has no respiratory side effects.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar