Salts
Uses
Mechanism of Action
Dosage
Side Effects
Warnings/Precautions
Timolol is used to treat high blood pressure, stabilize irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), prevent angina (heart pain) and improve survival chances post heart attack It is also used to treat glaucoma, a condition wherein there is an increased pressure in the eye and this may lead to blindness It is also used to treat headaches due to migraine
Mechanism of Action
- Timolol belongs to a beta-blockers class of medication. It relaxes the blood vessels and reduced the blood pressure
- It makes heart relax and pump blood at a slower rate for heart attack patients
- In eye, it decreases fluid production and thus decreases pressure
Dosage
Eye- Open-angle glaucoma- As 2% solution: Instill 1 drop 3 times/day
Side Effects
Decrease in blood pressure Dry eyes or discharge from eyes Sensitivity to light Blurring of vision,crusting in eyelids& irritation and pain in the eye Impotence Worsening of heart failure &Heart blocks Shortness of breath Numbness or pain over any area of the skin Cramp like pain on walking Swollen hands or feet Sleeping difficulties or cough Decrease in ability to urinate
Warnings/Precautions
It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to timolol or other beta-blockers or any of the other ingredients of the tablet Do not start or continue timolol, if you are taking any other medication for high blood pressure or heart condition or other beta blockers Avoid taking timolol, if you have asthma or other respiratory disease that causes breathing problems (eg. chronic bronchitis, emphysema, etc.) Do not start or continue timolol, if your have diabetes, thyroid disorder, liver or kidney dysfunction or ulcers, pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal glands that leads to persistent or episodic high blood pressure) Avoid taking timolol, if you are breastfeeding or pregnant Do not drive or operate machines, as timolol may cause dizziness or tiredness
Substitutes
- TIMOLET OD 0.5% EYE DROPS
62.60
SUN PHARMA - LOPRES EYE 0.5% DROPS
66.20
MICRO LABS - TIMANOL EYE DROPS
17.93
SUNWAYS - LOPRES 0.5% EYE DROPS
66.20
MICRO LABS