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Timoptic |
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- Description - |
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Timoptic is a topical medication (applied directly in the eye) thateffectively reduces internal pressure in the eye. Timoptic is used in thetreatment of glaucoma to lower elevated eye pressure that could damage visionand, with other glaucoma medications, to further reduce pressure in the eye. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abnormal overflow of tears,anxiety,behavioral changes,blurred or abnormal vision,cataracts,chest pain,cold hands and feet,common cold,confusion,conjunctivitis (pinkeye),cough,decreased sex drive,depression,diarrhea,difficult or labored breathing,difficulty swallowing,disorientation,dizziness,double vision,drooping eyelid,dry mouth,eye discharge,eye dryness or irritation and inflammation,eye pain or itching and tearing,fainting,fatigue,fluid in the lungs,hair loss,hallucinations,headache,heart failure,high blood pressure,hives,impotence,inability to breathe,increase in signs/symptoms of myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness),indigestion,inflammation or swelling of the eyelid,intolerance of light,itching,irregular heartbeat,loss of appetite,low blood pressure,memory loss,nausea,nervousness,nightmares,pain,pain or swelling in arms and legs,psoriasis,Peyronie's disease (curved and painful erection),rash,ringing in the ears,sensation of a foreign body in the eye,severe allergic reaction |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Catecholamine-depleting drugs, such as blood pressure drugs that contain reserpine (Serpasil)
Calcium antagonists such as Cardizem and Isoptin
Clonidine (Catapres, Clorpres, Combipres)
Digitalis (Lanoxin)
Quinidine (Quinaglute, Quinidex)
Timoptic should not be used with other topical beta blockers and should beused with caution if you are taking oral beta blockers such as Inderal andTenormin.
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