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
Combigan
Act Dorzotimolol
Duotrav Pq
Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate
PMS-dorzolamide-timolol
Nu-timolol Tab 5mg
Med Timolol Liq Oph 0.25%
Ag-dorzolamide Timolol
Jamp Brimonidine/timolol
Blocadren
Tim-Dor-Lat
Odan-timolol
Tim-Lat -PF
Apo-brimonidine-timop
Duokopt
Timolol Maleate-EX
Cosopt
Teva-latanoprost/timolol
Act Latanoprost/timolol
Apo-travoprost-timop Pq
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate
Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate
Beta-tim - 0.25% Liq
Ratio-timolol Maleate 0.25%
Timolol Solution - 0.25%
Novo-timol Liq 0.5%
Timolol GFS
Timoptic
Priva-dorzolamide-timolol
T-LO
Duotrav
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution
Jamp Dorzolamide-timolol
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution, 0.25%
Ganfort
Tim-Brim-Dor PF
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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