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Drug Guide    T   timolol Maleate

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timolol Maleate

Timolol Maleate
Timolol-Ophthalmic


Timolol Maleate is used to reduce pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma or other eye conditions.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Timoptic

 
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Overview Photos How To Use Side Effects Precautions Missed Dose Drug Interactions

timolol Maleate
Timoptic

Uses
Timolol Maleate is used to reduce pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma or other eye conditions.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
  • Avoid freezing.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Timolol Maleate may be harmful if swallowed.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, slow heart rate, or breathing difficulties.

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How To Use
  • To instill eye drops, wash hands first.
  • To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye.
  • Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
  • Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
  • Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
  • Do not rinse the dropper.
  • For maximum effect, Timolol Maleate must be used routinely as prescribed.

Side Effects
  • Timolol Maleate may temporarily sting your eyes for a minute or two when you first use it.
  • If stinging persists or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying drops.
  • Use caution driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience any of these rarely occurring side effects: dizziness, drowsiness, depression, irregular or slow heartbeat.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Timolol Maleate, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: diabetes, thyroid disorders, muscle weakness disorders, breathing problems, heart problems, any allergies.
  • If you are scheduled for surgery that requires anesthesia, tell the doctor treating you that you use Timolol Maleate.
  • If you have eye surgery, injury or infection consult your eye doctor about continued use of this current eye drop bottle.
  • Timolol Maleate should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Timolol Maleate may be excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
  • However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume regular dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: other drugs used for glaucoma, theophylline, drugs used for high blood pressure, heart drugs, diabetes drugs, drugs used for colds or nasal congestion.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for timolol Maleate
Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 45
Time Taken: 3 years

Reason: Increased pressure in the eye Date: 9 October 2006
Side Effects
Stinging after application.

Additional Thoughts
Not as good as Merck's original Timoptic. More side effects and lower effectivness.

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 51
Time Taken: 60 days

Reason: Early onset low pressure glaucoma Date: 17 November 2006
Side Effects
Blurred vision at times during the day following application, eyes moist more often than before treatment, no significant reduction in pressure (following tests).

Additional Thoughts
The treatment was recommended as a precaution against suspected very early onset of low pressure glaucoma - a definitive diagnosis had not been made at the time of posting

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