Timofix 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 70.21
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Timolol maleate |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
Indications
- Elevated intraocular pressure treatment
- Ocular hypertension treatment
- Open-angle glaucoma treatment
Pharmacology
- Non-selective β-adrenergic receptor blocker
- Reduction of aqueous humour formation
- Lowering of BP
Dosage & Administration
- 0.25% solution initial dosage
- 0.5% solution initial dosage
- 1 drop bid of 0.5% solution maximum dosage
- Gel-forming eye drops dosage
Interaction
- Mydriasis resulting from concomitant therapy
- Drug interactions with beta-adrenergic blocking agents
- Drug interactions with calcium antagonists
- Drug interactions with catecholamine-depleting drugs
Contraindications
- Bronchial asthma patients contraindication
- Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease contraindication
- Sinus bradycardia contraindication
- Cardiogenic shock contraindication
Side Effects
- Burning and stinging sensation of the eyes
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Arrhythmia and AV or SA nodal block
- CHF
- Pulmonary oedema
- Raynaud's phenomenon
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use during pregnancy
- Detection in breast milk
- Potential risk to the fetus
- Adverse reactions in nursing infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Inadequate cardiac function
- DM
- Myasthenia gravis
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency
- Abrupt withdrawal caution
Overdose Effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Bronchospasm
- Cardiac arrest
Therapeutic Class
- Drugs for miotics and glaucoma
Storage Conditions
- Store between 15-30° C
- Avoid freezing
- Protect from light