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What are the side effects of timolol?

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What are the side effects of timolol?

Timolol eye drops or gel-forming solution may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • eye irritation.
  • double vision.
  • headache.
  • depression.
  • dizziness.
  • nausea.

How do you use timoptic Ocudose?

How to use Timoptic Ocudose Dropperette, Single Use Dropper

  1. This medication is for use in the eye(s), usually one drop in the affected eye(s) once or twice a day, as directed by your doctor.
  2. To apply eye drops, wash your hands first.
  3. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the eye drops.

Are timolol and timoptic the same?

Timoptic and Lumigan are both brand-name drugs. There are currently generic forms of both drugs. The generic form of Timoptic is called timolol.

Is timoptic Ocudose preservative-free?

Preservative-free TIMOPTIC in OCUDOSE is a sterile solution that does not contain a preservative. The solution from one individual unit is to be used immediately after opening for administration to one or both eyes.

What happens if I stop taking timolol?

Do not stop taking timolol without talking to your doctor first. If timolol is stopped suddenly, it may cause chest pain or heart attack in some people.

How safe is timolol?

Ophthalmic timolol may cause serious adverse effects such as symptomatic bradycardia, various conduction disorders in the heart, orthostatic hypotension, syncope and falls.

Which glaucoma eye drops are preservative-free?

Three topical glaucoma medications completely free of preservatives are available in the United States: Zioptan (tafluprost ophthalmic solution 0.0015%; Akorn), Cosopt PF (dorzolamide-timolol ophthalmic solution 2%/0.5%; Akorn), and Timoptic in Ocudose (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution 0.25% and 0.5%; Valeant …

Is there another name for timolol?

Timolol is available under the following different brand names: Blocadren and Timol.

How long does timolol stay in your system?

Plasma half-life of Timolol is approximately 4 hours and metabolites are primarily excreted in urine [4].