* Customers who buy Timoptic also: buy Cosopt, buy Lumigan, buy Pataday, Restasis, buy Xalatan Timoptic (generic name: Timolol Maleate, also called Timoptol, Iotim) is a prescription only medication of the beta blocker type used to lower the pressure in the eyes of persons suffering from ocular hypertension (high eye pressure) or chronic open angle glaucoma – one of the most common causes of blindness in Canada, the United States and Europe. Timoptic has this effect by reducing the aqueous humor, the fluid made by the eye. Timoptic and generic timolol maleate come in multi-drop vials of 10 ml or 5 ml. Timoptic should always be used exactly as your doctor instructs.
Side effects of Timoptic are rare as it is generally well tolerated. Side effects of Timoptic are often the result of imprecise application. Most commonly reported side effects are redness and itching of the eye, swollen eyelids, stinging and short lived visual disturbances for example blurring. Much more rarely, patients using Timoptic have reported the following side effects: wheezing, confusion and disorientation, depression, lethargy, mood swings and crusting and oozing discharge of the eye, coldness of the hands and/or feet. If you experience sudden swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty in swallowing or breathing seek medical attention urgently.
Do not use Timoptic if you are using betaxolol or other beta blocker eye drops. Do not use Timoptic if you have asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), an unusually slow heartbeat, heart failure or cardiogenic shock. Do not use Timoptic if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breast feeding unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so as Timoptic does pass into breast milk. Do not use Timoptic if you are known to be allergic to timolol maleate or the preservative benzalkonium chloride. Caution must be exercised when treating individuals with Timoptic if they have or have ever had diabetes, low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), an over active thyroid (hyperthyroidism), emphysema, heart problems, problems maintaining muscle tone such myasthenia gravis or general muscle weakness or blood vessel problems including cerebrovascular insufficiency (low blood flow to the brain). It is important to tell you doctor about the prescription drugs and over the counter medications you take. You may not be able to use Timoptic if you take oral beta blockers, theophylline, SSRI anti-depressants such as fluoxitine (prozac), epinephrine, the diabetes medications insulin and sulfonylureas, methyldopa, digoxin, quinidine or reserpine.
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