Category of Drug | Timolol is Ophthalmological Preparations drug |
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Indications | Timolol is used for 1. Ocular hypertension 2. Chronic open-angle glaucoma 3. Aphakic glaucoma 4. Some secondary glaucomas |
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Available dosage forms | 1. DROPS 2. GEL |
Dose | |
Contraindications | 1. Uncontrolled heart failure 2. Bradycardia 3. Heart block 4. Asthma 5. Obstructive airways disease 6. Hypersensitivity |
Precautions | 1. Older people 2. Interactions 3. Lactation |
Adverse Effects | 1. Stinging 2. Burning 3. Pain 4. Itching 5. Erythema 6. Transient dryness 7. Allergic blepharitis 8. Transient conjunctivitis 9. Keratitis 10. Decreased corneal sensitivity 11. Diplopia 12. Cardiovascular and central nervous systems |
Pregnancy Category | C |