Timolol (Ophthalmic Route)

Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

1. Betimol
2. Istalol
3. Timoptic Ocudose
4. Timoptic Ocumeter
5. Timoptic Ocumeter Plus
6. Timoptic-XE Ocumeter
7. Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Plus

Descriptions

Timolol eye drops is used alone or together with other medicines to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker.

Timolol (Timoptic® in Ocudose®) may be used when you are sensitive to the preservative in Timoptic®, benzalkonium chloride, or when you need a preservative free eye drops.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Solution
• Gel Forming Solution