TIMOLOL

Overview

TIMOLOL is a Schedule H drug.
Timolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation Timolol is sometimes given with other blood pressure medication.It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate. It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels.

Usage

TIMOLOL is generally used to treat: Hypertension, Heart Attack, Migraine, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
TIMOLOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Chest Pain, Difficulty Breathing, Abdomen Pain, Chest Burn, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You should not use timolol if you have asthma or other breathing disorders, or a serious heart condition such as heart failure or COPD.
• You should not use timolol if you are allergic to it.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not use timolol in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
• You should not stop using timolol suddenly. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
• If you are taking timolol to prevent migraine headaches: It may take 6 to 8 weeks of daily use before timolol is fully effective.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It may affect blood sugar level, monitor sugar level regularly.

Symptoms of Overdosage

TIMOLOL over-dosage can result in: Wheezing, Difficulty Breathing, Fainting, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Dizziness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Ringing In Ears, Head Headache, Hearing Loss, Nervousness, Ear Pounding, Body Excessive Sweating

Common Side-Effects

TIMOLOL : Itchy Skin, Dizziness, Nausea, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Fatigue (tiredness), Lightheadedness, Irregular Heartbeat, Labored Breathing, Chest Discomfort, Eyes Redness, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

TIMOLOL : Depression, Heart Failure, Difficulty Breathing, Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Ankles Swelling, Feet Swelling, Weight Gain, Mood Swings

Rare Side-Effects

TIMOLOL : Indigestion, Heartburn, Noisy Breathing, Hands Swelling, Belching, Unable To Obtain Or Maintain Erection, Hallucinations, Nausea, Spinning Sensation, Abdomen Discomfort, Abdomen Pain

Food Interactions

 Separate the administration times of timolol and multivitamin with minerals by at least 2 hours.

Disease Interactions

TIMOLOL can interfere with: COPD, Asthma, Heart Block, Sinus Node Disease, Hypotension, Congestive Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Allergy, Ischemic Heart Disease, PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease), Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Glaucoma, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperthyroidism, Myoneural Disorders, Pheochromocytoma, Psoriasis, Heart Arrhythmias, Prinzmetal’s Variant Angina

Technical Classification

TIMOLOL is categorized as: NON-CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS / BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with TIMOLOL as Ingredient

ABPRESS EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.15 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
AKUDIN T 0.15%/0.5% EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.5 %, TIMOLOL 0.15 %
AKUTIM 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
ALBRIM LST 5MG/2MG EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 5.0 MG, BRIMONIDINE 2.0 MG
ALFAPREST T EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE , TIMOLOL
APBIDIN TM EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE , TIMOLOL 0.2 %
APPATIM EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
BETABRIM 0.5% W/V/0.2% W/V EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V, BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V
BIDIN LS TM EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.1 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
BIDIN T EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
BIMAT LS TM EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 5.0 MG, BIMATOPROST 0.1 MG
BIMAT-T EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 5.0 MG, BIMATOPROST 0.3 MG
BRIMOCHEK T 0.5%/0.15% EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.15 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
BRIMOCOM 0.5% W/V/0.2% W/V EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
BRIMOFINET 5MG/1.5MG EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 5.0 MG, BRIMONIDINE 1.5 MG
BRIMOLOL 5MG/1.5MG EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 5.0 MG, BRIMONIDINE 1.5 MG
BRIMOPRESS T EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE , TIMOLOL 0.2 %
BRIMOTIM 0.5%/0.2% EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
BRIMOTUS EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE , TIMOLOL
BRIOPT 0.5%/0.2% EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
BRITIBLU 0.5% W/V/0.2% W/V EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
CAREPROST PLUS EYE DPS	BIMATOPROST 0.3 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
CIBRIM T EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
COMBIGAN 0.5%/0.2% EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
COMBIGAN EYE-DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
DORSENZ T EYE DPS	DORZOLAMIDE , TIMOLOL
DORSUN T EYE DPS	DORZOLAMIDE 2.0 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
DORTAS-T EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 2.0 %, DORZOLAMIDE 0.5 %
DORTAS-T INJ	DORZOLAMIDE , TIMOLOL
DORTIM 0.5%/2% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 2.0 %, DORZOLAMIDE 0.5 %
DORZOX T EYE-DPS	DORZOLAMIDE 2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
ENDOR PLUS EYE DPS	DORZOLAMIDE 2.0 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.0075 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
GANFORT EYE DPS	BIMATOPROST 0.03 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
GLAUC AID EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
GLOBRIM T 5MG/2MG EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 5.0 MG, BRIMONIDINE 2.0 MG
GLUBRIM EYE DPS	TIMOLOL , BRIMONIDINE
GLUC AID EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
GLUCAMOL EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
GLUCHEK EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
GLUCOMOL 0.5% DROPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
GLUCOMOL 0.5% W/V EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
GLUCOTIM 0.25% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.25 %
GLUCOTIM 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
GLUCOTIM LA 0.50%W/V EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
GLUDROZ EYE DPS	DORZOLAMIDE , TIMOLOL
GLUEND EYE DPS 3ML	TRAVOPROST 40.0 MCG, TIMOLOL 5.0 MG
GLUNIL EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
GLUSTOP 5ML EYE DPS	DORZOLAMIDE 2.0 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
GLUTIM 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
INTAPROST T 0.03%/0.5% EYE DPS	BIMATOPROST 0.03 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
IOTIM 0.5% W/V EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
IOTIM B 0.5% W/V/0.2% W/V EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
IOTIM PLUS 20MG/5MG EYE DPS	PILOCARPINE 20.0 MG, TIMOLOL 5.0 MG
LACOMA T EYE DPS	LATANOPROST 0.005 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
LANAX EYE DPS	TRAVOPROST 40.0 MCG/ML, TIMOLOL 5.0 MG/ML
LAPROST PLUS EYE DPS	LATANOPROST 0.005 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
LATIM EYE DPS	LATANOPROST 0.005 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
LATOCHEK T 0.005%/0.5% EYE DPS	LATANOPROST 0.005 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
LATOCOM CF EYE DPS	LATANOPROST 50.0 MCG, TIMOLOL 5.0 MG
LATOCOM EYE DPS	LATANOPROST 50.0 MCG/ML, TIMOLOL 5.0 MG/ML
LATOCOM EYE EYE-DPS	LATANOPROST 50 MCG/ML, TIMOLOL 5 MG/ML
LOPRES EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
LOPRESS EYE DROPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
LOWTIMOL 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
LUPITROS T EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %, TRAVOPROST 0.004 %
MISOPT 0.5%/2% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 2.0 %, DORZOLAMIDE 0.5 %
MOP EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
NYOLOL 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
OCUDOR T EYE DPS	DORZOLAMIDE 22.26 MG, TIMOLOL 6.8 MG
OCUPRESS 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
RIMOFLO T EYE DPS	BRIMONIDINE 0.2 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
T BET 0.5%/0.004% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %, TRAVOPROST 0.004 %
TEEMOL 0.5% DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMANOL 0.25% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.25 %
TIMANOL 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
TIMCOL EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
TIMLOL-PF DPS	TIMOLOL
TIMO 5 EYE-DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOBLU 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOGOLD EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
TIMOL 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOL OD EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
TIMOL P EYE DPS	HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 5.0 MG, TIMOLOL 0.3 %W/V
TIMOLAST 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLEN 0.25% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.25 %
TIMOLEN 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLET 0.25% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.25 %
TIMOLET 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLET EYE- DPS	TIMOLOL 0.25 %
TIMOLET GFS DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLET OD EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLET P EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLET PLUS EYE DPS	PILOCARPINE 0.2 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLINA EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
TIMOLO 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLOL MAELEATE 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOLONG 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMONA 0.25% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.25 %
TIMONIX EYE DPS	TIMOLOL
TIMOPRESS 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMORITE 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOSTAR 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOWA 0.5% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %
TIMOZEN 0.5%W/V EAR DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
TOVAXO-T EYE DPS	TRAVOPROST 0.004 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
TRALVOST INJ	TRAVOPROST , TIMOLOL
TRAVACOM 2.5ML EYE DROPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V, TRAVOPROST 0.004 %W/V
TRAVACOM EYE DPS	TRAVOPROST 0.004 %W/V, TIMOLOL 0.5 %W/V
TRAVOTIM EYE EYE DPS	TRAVOPROST 0.004 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
XALACOM 0.005%/0.5% EYE DPS	LATANOPROST 0.005 %, TIMOLOL 0.5 %
XOVATRA T 5MG/40MG EYE DPS	TRAVOPROST 40.0 MG, TIMOLOL 5.0 MG
XYPROST TM 0.5%/0.03% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 0.5 %, BIMATOPROST 0.03 %
ZOLOTIM 0.5%/2% EYE DPS	TIMOLOL 2.0 %, DORZOLAMIDE 0.5 %