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.
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate ophthalmic
Timolol Solution - 0.25%
Cosopt Preservative-free
Mylan-latanoprost/timolol
Apo-timop
Apo-travoprost-timop Pq
Duokopt
Blocadren Tab 10mg
Riva-latanoprost/timolol
Timolol
Novo-timol Liq 0.5%
Azarga
PMS-latanoprost-timolol
Timolol hemihydrate
Sandoz Latanoprost/timolol
Ganfort
Act Dorzotimolol
Ratio-timolol Maleate 0.5%
Rhoxal-timolol 0.5%
Dorzolamide-timolol
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution 0.25%
Timolol Solution - 0.5%
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution
Novo-timol Liq 0.25%
Combigan
Rhoxal-timolol 0.25%
Nu-timolol Tab 10mg
Med Timolol Liq Oph 0.25%
Timoptic
Timpilo 2
Blocadren Tab 20mg
Blocadren
Apo-dorzo-timop
Med Timolol Liq Oph 0.5%
Timpilo 4
Teva-dorzotimol
Istalol
Mint-dorzolamide/timolol
Timolol Hemihydrate
Timolol Maleate-EX
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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