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'''Timolol maleate''' is a non-selective [[beta blocker|beta-adrenergic receptor blocker]]. In its oral form ('''Blocadren'''), it is used to treat [[hypertension|high blood pressure]] and prevent [[myocardial infarction|heart attack]]s, and occasionally to prevent [[migraine]] headaches. In its [[eye|ophthalmic]] form (brand names '''Timoptol''' in Italy; '''Timoptic'''), it is used to treat open-angle and occasionally secondary [[glaucoma]] by reducing aqueous humour production through blockade of the beta receptors on the ciliary epithelium. | '''Timolol maleate''' is a non-selective [[beta blocker|beta-adrenergic receptor blocker]]. In its oral form ('''Blocadren'''), it is used to treat [[hypertension|high blood pressure]] and prevent [[myocardial infarction|heart attack]]s, and occasionally to prevent [[migraine]] headaches. In its [[eye|ophthalmic]] form (brand names '''Timoptol''' in Italy; '''Timoptic'''), it is used to treat open-angle and occasionally secondary [[glaucoma]] by reducing aqueous humour production through blockade of the beta receptors on the ciliary epithelium. |
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Routes of administration | oral, Ophthalmic |
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Pharmacokinetic data | |
Bioavailability | 60% |
Metabolism | Hepatic: 80% |
Elimination half-life | 2.5-5 hours |
Excretion | Renal |
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E number | {{#property:P628}} |
ECHA InfoCard | {{#property:P2566}}Lua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 36: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
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Formula | C13H24N4O3S |
Molar mass | 316.421 g/mol |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Timolol maleate is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker. In its oral form (Blocadren), it is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks, and occasionally to prevent migraine headaches. In its ophthalmic form (brand names Timoptol in Italy; Timoptic), it is used to treat open-angle and occasionally secondary glaucoma by reducing aqueous humour production through blockade of the beta receptors on the ciliary epithelium.
Side effects
The most serious possible side effects include cardiac arrhythmias and severe bronchospasms. Timolol can also lead to fainting, congestive heart failure, depression, confusion, and impotence.
Usual dosage
- Children and Adults: Ophthalmic: Initial: 0.25% solution, instill 1 drop twice daily; increase to 0.5% solution if response not adequate; decrease to 1 drop/day if *controlled; do not exceed 1 drop twice daily of 0.5% solution Adults: Oral:
- Hypertension: Initial: 10 mg twice daily, increase gradually every 7 days, usual dosage: 20-40 mg/day in 2 divided doses; maximum: 60 mg/day
- Prevention of myocardial infarction: 10 mg twice daily initiated within 1-4 weeks after infarction
- Migraine headache: Initial: 10 mg twice daily, increase to maximum of 30 mg/day
Formulations
- Gel-forming solution, ophthalmic, as maleate (Timoptic-XE): 0.25% (2.5 mL, 5 mL); 0.5% (2.5 mL, 5 mL)
- Solution, ophthalmic, as hemihydrate (Betimol): 0.25% (5 mL, 10 mL, 15 mL); 0.5% (5 mL, 10 mL, 15 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride]
- Solution, ophthalmic, as maleate: 0.25% (5 mL, 10 mL, 15 mL); 0.5% (5 mL, 10 mL, 15 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride]
- Timoptic: 0.25% (5 mL, 10 mL); 0.5% (5 mL, 10 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride]
- Solution, ophthalmic, as maleate [preservative free] (Timoptic OcuDose): 0.25% (0.2 mL);0.5% (0.2 mL) [single use]
- Tablet, as maleate (Blocadren): 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
For opthalmic use, timolol is also available combined with other medications:
- Cosopt - timolol maleate and dorzolamide hydrochloride
- DuoTrav - timolol and travoprost
Brand names
- In Canada: Apo-Timol, Apo-Timop, Gen-Timolol, Nu-Timolol, Phoxal-timolol, PMS-Timolol, Tim-AK, Timoptic, Timoptic-XE.
- In United States: Betimol, Blocadren, Istalol, Timoptic, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic OcuDose.
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