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 Solution
Blocadren
Istalol
Apo-timop
Duotrav
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution, 0.5%
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Timolol Maletae
PMS-dorzolamide-timolol
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution 0.5%
Beta-tim - 0.25% Liq
Timolol Solution - 0.5%
Cosopt PF
Nu-timolol Tab 5mg
Blocadren Tab 20mg
Timoptic in Ocudose
Latanoprost and Timolol Ophthalmic Solution
Mint-latanoprost/timolol
Timolol
Timolol maleate
Odan-timolol
Timolol Maleate-EX
Nu-timolol Tab 20mg
Riva-latanoprost/timolol
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate ophthalmic Solution
Mylan-latanoprost/timolol
Dorzolamide-timolol PF
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate
Ag-dorzolamide Timolol
Dorzolamide-timolol
Timolol-20 Tab 20mg
Timpilo 4
Jamp Dorzolamide-timolol
Timoptic-XE
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride and Timolol Maleate Preservative Free
Ratio-timolol Maleate 0.5%
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]
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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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