Oftan Timolol
Drug name: Oftan Timolol
Active Ingredients:
Timolol
Therapeutic actions: Timolol belongs to a group of drugs called beta blockers. Like other beta blockers, it blocks the action of sympathetic nervous system (heart effects). In addition to the heart effects, Timolol also reduces intra-ocular pressure that in its turn reduces the damage to the optic nerve and loss of sight during Glaucoma.
Indications: Oftan Timolol is mainly used for Glaucoma treatment. Any other eye dysfunction that is characterized by increased eye pressure may also be treated with Timolol. Consult with your doctor for possible unmentioned indications.
Contraindications and cautions: Consult your doctor or health care provider before using Timolol if any of the following apply to you:
- If you have ever suffered from allergy to Timolol, beta-blockers, or any other drugs.
- You are currently using another type of eye medication
- If you ever experienced the following conditions be sure to report it to your health care provider:
- Ling disease
- Heart failure
- Thyroid
- heart disease
- diabetes
- myasthenia gravis
- If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- If you were having dental or any other types of surgery.
- If you have any eye related problems or dysfunctions
- If you were lenses or your vision is impaired
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Oftan Timolol will experience it or any other.
Timolol side effects are:
- eye irritation
- upset stomach
- double vision
- dizziness
- headache
- depression
Immediately call your doctor if any of the following occur:
- sudden weight gain
- slow or irregular heartbeat
- swelling of the feet or lower legs
- fainting
- difficulty breathing
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Oftan Timolol, please read the information provided with Timolol or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Timolol. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Special care must be taken when using: other eye medications; beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), esmolol (Breviblic), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and timolol (Blocadren); quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute Dura-Tabs); verapamil (Calan, Isoptin);
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Timolol with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
