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Generic Name: Timolol
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Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma
Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension
1 drop in affected eye(s) once or twice daily
1 drop in affected eye(s) once or twice daily (use lowest effective concentration)
Same as adult
1 drop twice daily
No adjustment for ophthalmic use
No adjustment for ophthalmic use
Burning/stinging upon instillation, blurred vision
Bronchospasm, bradycardia, heart failure exacerbation
Bronchial asthma, severe COPD, sinus bradycardia, second/third-degree AV block, heart failure
Systemic absorption can occur leading to systemic beta-blocker side effects
Oral beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, systemic clonidine
N/A
N/A
Use only if potential benefit justifies potential risk
Excreted in human milk, use caution
Apply nasolacrimal occlusion for 1-3 minutes after instillation. Wait at least 5 mins before other eye drops.
Apply as soon as possible. Do not double doses.
Intraocular pressure, heart rate, lung sounds
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