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Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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?
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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

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107

Dr. M.S. Khalil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Alternative Medication For Glaucoma

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 Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil