Table 2

Common glaucoma preparations available in preserved formulation

Preserved drops
MedicationBrand nameDrug concentrationPreservativePreservative concentration
Prostaglandin analogues
 LatanoprostXalatan50 µg/mLBenzalkonium chloride0.02%
 BimatoprostLumigan100 and 300 µg/mLBenzalkonium chloride0.02%
 TravoprostTravatan40 µg/mLPolyquad0.01%
Beta blockers
 TimololTimolol and Timolol LA2.5 and 5 mg/mL,Benzalkonium chloride0.01%
 LevobunololBetagan5 mg/mLBenzalkonium chloride0.004%
 BetaxololBetoptic2.5 and 5 mg/mLBenzalkonium chloride0.01%
Alpha blockers
 BrimonidineAlphagan2 mg/mLBenzalkonium chloride0.005%
 ApraclonidineIopidine5 and 10 mg/mLBenzalkonium chloride, propylene glycol0.01%
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
 BrinzolamideAzopt10 mg/mLBenzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate0.01%
 DorzolamideTrusopt20 mg/mLBenzalkonium chloride0.0075%
Combinations
 latanoprost 50 µg/mL, timolol 5 mg/mLXalacomBenzalkonium chloride0.02%
 Lumigan 300 µg/mL, timolol 5 mg/mLGanfortBenzalkonium chloride0.05%
 Travatan 40 µg, timolol 5 mg/mLDuoTravPolyquad0.01%
 Brinzolamide 10 mg/mL, timolol 5 mg/mLAzargaBenzalkonium chloride0.1%
 Dorzolamide 20 mg/mL, timolol 5 mg/mLCosoptBenzalkonium chloride0.0075%
 Brimonidine 2 mg/mL, Timolol 5 mg/mLCombiganBenzalkonium chloride0.05%
 Brimonidine tartrate 2 mg/mL, Brinzolamide 10 mg/mLSimbrinzaBenzalkonium chloride0.03%
  • Source: British National Formulary 2017.