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 Preservative Free
Latanoprost / Timolol
Timoptic in Ocudose
Blocadren Tab 5mg
Act Dorzotimolol
Rhoxal-timolol 0.5%
Timolol Hemihydrate
Blocadren Tab 20mg
PMS-dorzolamide-timolol
Jamp-timolol
Ganfort
Timolol Solution - 0.25%
Riva-latanoprost/timolol
Dom-timolol
Duotrav
Dorzolamide HCl /Timolol Maleate
Jamp-latanoprost/timolol
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate
Timolol Maleate-EX
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate ophthalmic
Betimol
T-LO
Odan-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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