Timolol Maleate Eye Drops IP 0.5%w/v

Timolol Maleate Eye Drops IP 0.5%w/v

Timolol Maleate Eye Drop is a group of anti-hypertensive medications known as ‘beta-blockers’, which are used mainly to reduce raised pressure in the eye in glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (raised fluid pressure within the eye). Glaucoma is an eye disease that results in damage to the optic nerve (vital for proper vision) because of excessively raised pressure in the eye. Ocular hypertension refers to elevated pressure in the eye resulting from inadequate drainage of aqueous humour (fluid within the eye that helps maintain normal pressure through its constant flow).

Timolol Maleate Eye Drop lowers pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball by decreasing aqueous humour secretion (fluid that helps keep eyeball pressure normal) by the ciliary body.

Benefits:

• Timolol Maleate Eye Drop is employed in the management of raised eye pressure in glaucoma (optic nerve damage) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure within the eye).
• Timolol Maleate Eye Drop reduces aqueous humour secretion (a fluid that helps to maintain normal eyeball pressure) by the ciliary body into the eyeball.
• It enhances the drainage of fluid from within the eye into the circulation, thus reducing the heightened eye pressure.

Uses:

Timolol Maleate Eye Drop is a class of medications known as beta-blockers. It is prescribed to lower eye pressure (ocular hypertension). This pressure may cause a disease known as glaucoma. If your eye pressure is too high, it may hurt your vision. This medication lowers the pressure by allowing the fluid to drain from within the eye to your blood system.

Directions to Use:

• Take the medication as directed by your physician regarding dosage and timing.
• Lie down and tilt your head back.
• Gently pull down your lower eyelid using your index finger and create a pocket.
• Instill the drops recommended by the doctor into the lower eyelid pocket.
• Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip or other dispensing tip with any surface, as this can contaminate the solution.

Storage:

Keep this solution in a dry, cool place. Do not store this solution within the reach of children and pets. Do not store this in direct sunlight.

Dosage:

Use this suspension in a precise dose as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Instill the recommended drops of this suspension in your eyes as advised by your healthcare professional.

Side Effects:

• Redness 
• Itching 
• Stinging or burning in the eyes
• Swelling of the eyelid
• Dry eyes

Precautions:

• Timolol Maleate Eye Drop reduces elevated eye pressure and decreases the risk of losing vision.
• Pressure should be applied on the eye corner (near the nose) for approximately 1 minute, straight away after putting in the drop.
• Wait a minimum of 5-10 minutes before giving the following dose in the same eye to prevent dilution.
• Inform your doctor if you suffer from lung or heart conditions because Timolo Eye Drop can be more dangerous in such cases.
• There can be a stinging feeling for 1-2 minutes. Inform your doctor if it continues longer than this.
• Ensure use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. How do you use Timolo Eye Drop?

Timolol Maleate Eye Drop eye drops are typically instilled once or twice daily at equally spaced times until eye pressure is in control (approximately 4 weeks). Subsequently, it may be instilled once daily or as recommended by the physician. Take your physician’s instructions precisely, and have your doctor clarify any portion you do not comprehend. Use Timolol Maleate Eye Drop as directed by your physician in dosage and duration.

Q. Shall I discontinue Timolol Maleate Eye Drop if I feel okay now?

No, do not discontinue the use of Timolol Maleate Eye Drop without talking to your doctor. If you discontinue the medication abruptly, the pressure inside your eyes might not be controlled which could enhance the risk of loss of vision.