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   Timolol

Timolol
(ophthalmic) (gel-forming Solution, Liquid, Drop)


Treats glaucoma. Belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Timoptic-XE Ocumeter, Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic Ocumeter, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Betimol
 
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Timolol
Timoptic-XE Ocumeter, Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic Ocumeter, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Betimol
Uses
Treats glaucoma. Belongs to a class of drugs called beta blockers.

Storage
  • Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Gel-Forming Solution, Liquid, Drop. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  • This medicine is not for long-term use. Wash your hands before and after using the medicine. Shake the regular eye drops well just before each use.
  • If you are using the gel-forming eye drops, turn the bottle upside down and shake it one time.
  • You do not need to shake the gel-forming eye drops more than once. Lie down or tilt your head back.
  • With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket. To use: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand.
  • Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball.
  • Gently close your eyes.
  • Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute.
  • Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye.
  • Put the cap on the bottle right away.
  • Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Severe eye irritation or inflammation Slow or irregular heartbeat Chest pain Wheezing or difficulty breathing

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have asthma or if you have had an allergic reaction to timolol or other beta blocker medicines such as betaxolol (Betoptic®) or levobunolol (Betagan®).

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
  • If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, thyroid disorders, or diabetes before using this medicine. This medicine may decrease or increase the level of sugar in blood and cover up symptoms of very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.
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