Timolol

Timolol- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

Category of Drug Timolol is Ophthalmological Preparations drug
Mechanism of Action 
Indications Timolol is used for
1. Ocular hypertension
2. Chronic open-angle glaucoma
3. Aphakic glaucoma
4. Some secondary glaucomas
Well Known
Pharmaceutical Brands
 
Available dosage forms 1. DROPS
2. GEL
Dose 
Contraindications1. 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

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