Timolol is a nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonist given in an eye drop solution to reduce intraocular pressure, or pressure in the eyes.[L6724] It is also used in tablet form as a drug to treat hypertension.[L6727] Timolol was first approved by the FDA in 1978.[L6724] This drug is marketed by several manufacturers [L6736] and is an effective agent for the management of conditions such as open-angle glaucoma and hypertension.
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution 0.5%
Ratio-timolol Maleate 0.25%
Novo-timol Liq 0.25%
Brimonidine Tartrate and Timolol Maleate
Priva-dorzolamide-timolol
Sandoz Travoprost / Timolol Pq
PMS-latanoprost-timolol
PMS-dorzolamide-timolol
M-dorzolamide-timolol
Mylan-dorzolamide/timolol
Act Latanoprost/timolol
Tim-Dor PF
Timolol GFS
Teva-latanoprost/timolol
Brimonidine tartrate and Timolol maleate
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate ophthalmic Solution
Timoptic in Ocudose
Dom-timolol
Apo-dorzo-timop
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE and TIMOLOL MALEATE
Van-dorzolamide-timolol
Indication
Ophthalmic timolol is indicated for the treatment of increased intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. The oral form of this drug is used to treat high blood pressure.[L6724,L6727] In certain cases, timolol is used in the prevention of migraine headaches.[A179530,L6742]
Categories
Adrenergic Antagonists
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Agents causing hyperkalemia
Alcohols
Amines
Amino Alcohols
Antiarrhythmic agents
Antiglaucoma Preparations and Miotics
Antihypertensive Agents
Beta Blocking Agents and Thiazides
Beta Blocking Agents, Non-Selective
Beta Blocking Agents, Non-Selective, and Thiazides
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