Timolol is a medicine that has the active principle of Timolol maleate, used in the treatment of glaucoma because it helps to reduce pressure in the eyes.
Timolol is a drug produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory Cristália, also existing in generic form.
What is it for
Timolol is indicated for the treatment of ocular hypertension and the most diverse types of Glaucoma, whether they are primary, secondary, open angle or narrow angle.
How to use
It can be used at 0.25% or 0.5% and used once or twice a day.
Possible side effects
Side effects of Timolol include eye irritation, conjunctivitis, hypotension, arrhythmias in the heart, coughing, difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, depression, nausea, diarrhea, decreased libido and Peyronie's disease.
Contraindications
Timolol is contraindicated in patients with asthma or chronic lung disease, heart failure and hypersensitivity to any component of the formula. Its use should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
