Timolol detailed information

Timolol detailed information

Clinical data
Pregnancy category	AU: C US: C (Risk not ruled out)
Routes of administration	oral, Ophthalmic
ATC code	C07AA06 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status	In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	60%
Metabolism	Hepatic: 80%
Elimination half-life	2.5-5 hours
Excretion	Renal
Identifiers
IUPAC name (S)-1-(tert-butylamino)- 3-(4-morpholino-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yloxy)propan-2-ol
CAS Number	26839-75-8
PubChem CID	5478
DrugBank	APRD00229
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
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.

Template:WikiDoc Sources