What is timolol used for?
Timolol eye drops is used alone or together with other medicines to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker.
Does timolol come in pill form?
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription . This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet.
What does timolol do to your heart?
About timolol tablets It works on the heart and blood vessels. Timolol slows down the activity of your heart by stopping messages sent by some nerves to your heart. It does this by blocking tiny areas (called beta-adrenergic receptors) where the messages are received by your heart.
What are side effects of timolol?
Temporary blurred vision, temporary burning/stinging/itching/redness of the eye, watery eyes, dry eyes, feeling as if something is in the eye, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Is timolol a blood thinner?
Timolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Timolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Timolol is sometimes given with other blood pressure medication.
What are the side effects of timolol?
Can timolol affect blood pressure?
It works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body such as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches.
Does timolol cause depression?
Decades of use have contributed to the known adverse-effect profile of timolol. This includes systemic effects similar to those of oral beta-blockers, such as bradycardia, bronchospasm, fatigue, and confusion. Rarely, psychiatric adverse effects have been reported, including psychosis, depression, auditory hallucinations, and nightmares.
Does timolol cause ED?
Timolol (Betimol®, Blocadren®, Istalol®, Timoptic®), like most beta blockers, is known to cause certain sexual side effects. With timolol, these problems included: Decreased sex drive (decreased libido) Impotence (also known as erectile dysfunction, or ED)
Can timolol cause cough?
Respiratory side effects associated with timolol ocular have included pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, dyspnea, nasal congestion, cough, and upper respiratory infections.
What is timolol maleate ophthalmic solution?
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution is a beta-blocker used to reduce pressure inside the eye. Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high blood pressure inside the eye. It may be used for other purposes than those listed here.
