Ocupres 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 70.26

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Timolol maleate
Company	Popular pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Treatment of elevated intraocular pressure
Indicated for ocular hypertension
Indicated for open-angle glaucoma

Pharmacology

Non-selective β-adrenergic receptor blocker
Reduction of aqueous humour formation
Lowers blood pressure

Dosage & Administration

Initial dose of 0.25% solution bid
May increase to 0.5% solution bid if inadequate response
Decrease to 0.5% solution once daily if controlled
Do not exceed 0.5% solution bid
Gel-forming eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) once daily

Interaction

Potential interaction with epinephrine
Interactions with beta-adrenergic blocking agents
Interactions with calcium antagonists
Interactions with catecholamine-depleting drugs

Contraindications

Patients with bronchial asthma
Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Patients with sinus bradycardia
Patients with second or third degree atrioventricular block
Patients with overt cardiac failure

Side Effects

Burning and stinging sensation of the eyes
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Arrhythmia
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Abdominal discomfort
Nausea

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use during pregnancy if benefit justifies potential risk
Potential presence in breast milk
Consideration for nursing infants

Precautions & Warnings

Patients with inadequate cardiac function
Patients with DM
Patients with myasthenia gravis
Avoid abrupt withdrawal
Avoid in patients undergoing major surgery
Avoid monotherapy for angle-closure glaucoma

Overdose Effects

Reported systemic effects
Dizziness
Headache
Shortness of breath
Bronchospasm
Cardiac arrest

Therapeutic Class

Drugs for miotics and glaucoma

Storage Conditions

Store between 15-30° C
Protect from freezing
Protect from light

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