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Abstract #59116 Published in IGR 16-3

Fixed-dose combination of tafluprost and timolol in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension: comparison with other fixed-combination products

Holló G; Vuorinen J; Tuominen J; Huttunen T; Ropo A; Pfeiffer N
Advances in Therapy 2014; 31: 932-944


A new preservative-free fixed-dose combination of 0.0015% tafluprost, a prostaglandin F2α analog, and 0.5% timolol (TAF/TIM; Santen Oy, Tampere, Finland), a beta-adrenergic antagonist has recently been developed. The intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction with TAF/TIM in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension is similar to that of other prostaglandin-timolol fixed-combination products. Patients with high IOP responded well to TAF/TIM with reductions of up to 40% (>13 mmHg) and beyond. Compared to previous controlled and double-masked clinical trials with DuoTrav(®) (Alcon, Fort Worth, USA) and Ganfort(®) (Allergan, Irvine, USA), TAF/TIM caused less superficial ocular side effects and less conjunctival hyperemia. Plausible explanations for the differences in side effects between the fixed-combination products are discussed.

Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary, hgbudapest@gmail.com.

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Classification:

11.13.4 Betablocker and prostaglandin (Part of: 11 Medical treatment > 11.13 Combination therapy)



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