Timolol Eye Drops
Timolol eye drops lower pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The bottle is supplied in a single strength, pack sizes vary. You see the price per bottle for each option.
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Timoptol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Non-selective Beta-adrenergic Antagonist
- Minor side effects
- eye irritation; dry eyes; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctivitis; blepharitis
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Originator
- Santen
- Onset time
- 20–30 minutes
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- calcium channel blockers; oral beta-blockers
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Contraindications
history of asthma; severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; bradycardia; cardiogenic shock
Precautions and warnings
may cause systemic beta-blockade effects; remove contact lenses before application
Serious side effects
bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Timolol 0.5% eye drops, used in the management of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. A beta-blocker that cuts aqueous humour production.
Mechanism of action
Timolol reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humour in the ciliary body of the eye via beta-adrenergic blockade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it is distributed into breast milk.
Timolol Eye Drops contain timolol, a beta blocker supplied as a 0.5% solution in a bottle. They are used to manage open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The originator is Santen, and timolol is also known as Timoptol.
Timolol reduces the pressure within the eye by decreasing aqueous humour production in the ciliary body through beta-adrenergic blockade; the effect begins within 20 to 30 minutes and lasts 12 to 24 hours. Because the drops can be absorbed into the bloodstream, they are not suitable for people with a history of asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bradycardia or cardiogenic shock, and a slow heartbeat or difficulty breathing needs immediate medical attention (MedlinePlus).
Ordering Timolol Eye Drops in Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week, and Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks; prices show in ringgit by default. Timolol eye drops come as a 0.5% solution; browse Eye Care for related products.
FAQ
What is Timolol Eye Drops for?
Timolol Eye Drops contains timolol and is taken for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Timolol reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humour in the ciliary body of the eye via beta-adrenergic blockade.
How is Timolol Eye Drops priced?
Timolol Eye Drops comes in a 0.5% strength, in packs of 2 to 6 bottles. You'll see the price per bottle for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per bottle. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
How soon does Timolol Eye Drops start working?
Timolol usually kicks in within 20 to 30 minutes, and the effect tends to last around 12 to 24 hours. Some people notice it sooner than others.
What are the possible side effects of Timolol Eye Drops?
The ones people notice most with timolol are eye irritation, dry eyes and blurred vision. Some people also get conjunctivitis and blepharitis. Rarer but serious: bradycardia and bronchospasm. These need urgent medical help.
Can I take Timolol Eye Drops alongside other medicines?
Timolol can interact with calcium channel blockers and oral beta-blockers. Before you start Timolol Eye Drops, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Is the Timolol Eye Drops here the brand version?
No. Timolol Eye Drops is the original brand from Santen; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (timolol) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
Is there another brand of timolol?
You may also see timolol sold as Timoptol.
Can I order Timolol Eye Drops online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Timolol Eye Drops. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Timolol Eye Drops delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Timolol Eye Drops is the originator brand name, made by Santen. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Santen and do not ship the original Timolol Eye Drops.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Timolol) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.