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Indications

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.

Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

Use and Dosage

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using timolol and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.

If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before using eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes before replacing your contact lenses.

Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one drop into the pouch as directed by your doctor, usually once in the morning or twice daily. Look downward, gently close your eyes, and place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose). Apply gentle pressure for 1 to 2 minutes before opening your eyes. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye. If directed to use this medication in both eyes, repeat these steps for your other eye. Wait several minutes for your vision to clear before driving or operating machinery.

Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use.

If you are using another kind of eye medication (such as drops or ointments), wait at least 10 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day. Keep using this medication even if you feel well. Most people with glaucoma or high pressure in the eyes do not feel sick.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although the risk of serious side effects is low when timolol is used in the eyes, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream. Call your doctor right away if you have:

• Wheezing, chest pain, trouble breathing, or slow heartbeats
• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• Muscle weakness
• Depressed mood, confusion, hallucinations, or unusual thoughts or behavior
• Numbness or cold feeling in your hands and feet
• Severe stinging or burning after using the eye drops
• Eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting, or drainage (may be signs of infection)
• Blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights

Common side effects of timolol ophthalmic may include:

• Burning or stinging in your eye
• Dry eyes, itching
• Feeling like something is in your eye
• Red or puffy eyelids
• Headache

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

• Before using timolol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: lung disease (such as current or past history of asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), certain types of irregular heartbeats (such as sinus bradycardia, second or third degree AV block), certain types of heart disease (such as severe heart failure, cardiogenic shock), kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, low blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular insufficiency), overactive thyroid disease, muscle weakness disorders, severe allergies.
• If you develop an eye infection or injury or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about whether you should continue to use your current bottle of Timolol. You may be advised to start using a new bottle.
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• This product may prevent the fast/pounding heartbeat you would usually feel when your blood sugar level falls too low (hypoglycemia). The risk is higher if you have diabetes, or are vomiting, fasting, or not eating regularly. Other symptoms of low blood sugar levels, such as dizziness and sweating, are not affected by this drug.
• If you have diabetes, this product may make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar levels regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. Your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet.
• After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you can do it safely.
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Forms and Strengths

Timoptic Eyedrops is available in the following forms and strengths:

• Timoptic Eye drops:
  • 0.5%
• Timolol Eye Drops:
  • 0.25 %
  • 0.5 %

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, headache, slow heartbeats, and trouble breathing.

What should I avoid while using timolol ophthalmic?

Timolol ophthalmic may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.

You may need to use other glaucoma medications in addition to timolol ophthalmic. Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.

Resources:

1. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-7046/timoptic-ophthalmic-eye/details
2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/018086s076lbl.pdf
3. https://www.medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/timoptic
4. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/timolol-ophthalmic.html