Answer
They reduce eye-fluid production through different mechanisms, producing a greater pressure-lowering effect than either component alone.
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- Dorzolamide/Timolol 20mg/ml + 5mg/ml eye drops, solution in single-dose container — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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