Timolol Maleate
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Molecule Description
Timolol Maleate is a Beta-blocker used to treat the increased pressure in eyes when applied locally as an eye drop and high blood pressure, chest pain when taken orally as a tablet.
Uses
- Glaucoma (open angle-type)
- Ocular hypertension
Contraindications
When should one not use Timolol Maleate
- Bronchial asthma
- Allergic to Timolol Maleate
- Heart problems
- Breathing difficulties (long term)
- Peripheral vascular disease or Raynaud’s disease
- Low blood pressure
- Low heart rate
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Breathing difficulty
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Drop in blood pressure
- Burning in eyes
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dry eyes
- Temporary disturbance in vision
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience some drop in blood pressure after taking Timolol Maleate eyedrops
- You have any liver or kidney problem
- You are suffering from heart or lungs disorder
- You have a disease of the cornea (eye)
- You have a skin condition psoriasis or any other allergies
- You feel poor circulation in your legs or arms
- You notice any symptoms of low blood pressure (unsteadiness, weakness, fainting)
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Timolol Maleate is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that works by reducing the production of the aqueous humour of eyes, which helps in the reduction of pressure in eyes. It also reduces the rate and force of contractions of heart hence useful for treating high blood pressure and certain heart conditions.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some products that may interact with timolol maleate includes
- Oral beta-blockers (e.g. Propranolol)
- Calcium channel blockers (e.g. Diltiazem, Verapamil)
- Certain antidepressants (e.g. SSRIs such as Fluoxetine)
- Medicines to treat sleeping disorders
- Antidiabetic medicines (like Insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs)
- Anti-ulcer medicine like Cimetidine
- An antibiotic called Rifampicin
- Medicines to improve circulation or for breathing difficulties
Interactions with food items
No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Dietary Restrictions
No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Dosage
Overdose
Promptly seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose of this medicine. Overdose may lead to slow heart rate, trouble breathing or fainting, blurred vision, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, coma.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of medicine, you should take the dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your subsequent scheduled dose. Do not take an extra dose of medicine to make up for the missed dose.
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