✏ Generic Name: timolol maleate ophthalmic solution
✏ Brand Name: Timoptic
✏ What is timolol ophthalmic?
✏ What are the possible side effects of timolol ophthalmic?
✏ What is the most important information I should know about
timolol ophthalmic?
✏ What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using
timolol ophthalmic?
✏ How should I use timolol ophthalmic?
✏ What happens if I miss a dose?
✏ What happens if I overdose?
✏ What should I avoid while using timolol ophthalmic?
✏ What other drugs will affect timolol ophthalmic?
✏ Where can I get more information?
What is timolol ophthalmic?
Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the
eye.
Timolol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle
glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
Timolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this
medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of timolol ophthalmic?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction:
hives; difficult 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, slow heartbeats;
* a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
* muscle weakness;
* depressed mood, confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts
or behavior; or
* numbness or cold feeling in your hands and feet.
Also call your doctor if you have:
* severe stinging or burning after using the eye drops:
* eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may
be signs of infection); or
* blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos
around lights.
Common side effects may include:
* burning or stinging in your eye;
* dry eyes, itching;
* feeling like something is in your eye;
* red or puffy eyelids; or
* headache.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report
side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about timolol
ophthalmic?
You should not use this medicine if you have asthma or severe
COPD, or a serious heart condition (such as "sick sinus
syndrome," 2nd or 3rd degree "AV block," severe heart failure, or
very slow heartbeats).
Side effects may occur if this medicine is absorbed into your
bloodstream. Call your doctor right away if you have: chest pain,
trouble breathing, slow heartbeats, muscle weakness, numbness or
coldness in your hands or feet, unusual mood or behavior changes, or
severe dizziness.
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using timolol
ophthalmic?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to timolol, or if
you have:
* asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
* certain serious heart conditions, especially "sick sinus
syndrome" or 2nd or 3rd degree "AV block";
* severe heart failure; or
* slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
To make sure timolol ophthalmic is safe for you, tell your doctor if
you have ever had:
* heart disease, a stroke, a blood clot, or
circulation problems;
* breathing problems;
* diabetes;
* a thyroid disorder;
* narrow-angle glaucoma;
* allergies; or
* a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell
your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Timolol ophthalmic can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing
baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Timolol ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2
years old.
How should I use timolol ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may
occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or
smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Timolol
ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact
lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before
putting in your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
To apply the eye drops:
* Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to
create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip
down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.
* Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down,
without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the
inside corner of the eye for about 1 minute, to keep the liquid
from draining into your tear duct.
* Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed. If you use
more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between drops.
* Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops your
doctor has prescribed.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your
eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to
serious vision problems.
Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has
particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
It may take a few weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the
medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not
improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
If you need surgery, including eye surgery, tell the surgeon ahead
of time that you are using timolol ophthalmic. You may need to stop
using the medicine for a short time.
You should not stop using this medicine suddenly. Follow your doctor's
instructions about tapering your dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not
freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. Keep each
single-use ampule inside its foil pouch until you are ready to use your
dose.
A single-use ampule is for one use only. Throw it away after one use,
even if there is still medicine left inside.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it
is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine
to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at
1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, headache, slow heartbeats, and
trouble breathing.
What should I avoid while using timolol ophthalmic?
Timolol ophthalmic can cause blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or
do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.
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.
What other drugs will affect timolol ophthalmic?
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or
stop using, especially:
* any other beta-blocker eye medication--betaxolol, carteolol,
levobunolol, or metipranolol;
* any other beta-blocker heart or blood pressure
medicine--atenolol, bisoprolol, carvedilol, labetalol,
metoprolol, nadolol, propranolol, sotalol, and others;
or
* other heart or blood pressure medications--amiodarone,
clonidine, digoxin, diltiazem, disopyramide, nicardipine,
nifedipine, reserpine, verapamil, and others.
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with timolol
ophthalmic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed
in this medication guide.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about timolol ophthalmic.
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