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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions of glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). It contains Timolol, which works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball. In some cases, you may experience side effects such as redness, itching, stinging or burning in the eyes, swelling of the eyelid and dry eyes. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

TIMOLOL-0.5%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alcon Laboratories Inc

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a class of anti-hypertensive drugs called 'beta-blockers' primarily used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions of glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Glaucoma is an eye condition which causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Use Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how many drops to instill based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, stinging or burning in the eyes, swelling of the eyelid and dry eyes. Most of these side effects of Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in children. Your doctor will estimate the benefits and risks of Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml in children, and if Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml is used in newborn, they should be under close observation for 1 to 2 hours after the first dose and adverse effects should be monitored. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lens.

Uses of Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml

Treatment of Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure of eyes)

Directions for Use

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml. Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Replace the outer cap after use. Do not touch the container’s tip to the eye, eyelids or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml.

Medicinal Benefits

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions such as glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye). Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml decreases the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by ciliary body into eyeball. Thereby, lowers pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

How Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml Works

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml works by decreasing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) by the ciliary body into the eyeball. Thereby lowers the pressure in the eye by reducing aqueous humour entry into the eyeball.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml

  • Redness, itching, stinging or burning in the eyes

  • Swelling of eyelid

  • Dry eyes

What if I have taken an overdose of Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml

Do not use Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you have diabetes, asthma, heart problems, Raynaud's disease (poor blood circulation), and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), please inform your doctor before taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml. Pregnant or nursing mothers are advised to consult a doctor before taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses. In sporadic cases, you may notice cloudy patches on the cornea (transparent layer at the front of the eye) due to the accumulation of calcium as Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml contains phosphates responsible for causing such severe damage to the cornea.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TimololFormoterol
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TimololVerapamil
Severe

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TimololFormoterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml with formoterol could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking formoterol and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
TimololVerapamil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of verapamil with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololAminophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of aminophylline with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can make Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololClonidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together may lower the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololTheophylline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml with theophylline, could make Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml less effective and enhance the effects of theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml and theophylline together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololSalmeterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Salmeterol with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salmeterol and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololSalbutamol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of salbutamol with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of narrowing of the airways.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salbutamol and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and high-pitched breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together with disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking disopyramide and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololDiltiazem
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of diltiazem with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking diltiazem with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the hands and legs, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololPirbuterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Pirbuterol with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking pirbuterol and Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, donuts or fried items such as French fries and stick margarine as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage optic nerve.
  • Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.
  • Avoid exercises such as any position where head is lower than body like inverted yoga pose as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BETA- ADRENERGIC BLOCKERS

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless your doctor considers it essential.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause tiredness, dizziness, drowsiness or changes in vision such as blurred vision, double vision and drooping of upper eyelid (eye stays half closed) in some people. So, drive only when your vision is clear and are alert after taking Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions.

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Kidney

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions.

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Children

Caution

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with extreme caution in children if prescribed by a doctor.

FAQs

Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat increased pressure in the eye in conditions of glaucoma (damage of optic nerve) and ocular hypertension (high fluid pressure inside the eye).
You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, squeeze the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil one drop into the affected eye without touching the tip of bottle to eye or surrounding areas in order to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml, you are advised to close your eyes for minimum 3 to 5 minutes and pressure should be applied to the corner of the eye by pressing a finger to stop eye drops spreading into rest of the body.
No, you are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that causes colour change of contact lens as it may be absorbed by soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of cornea (transparent layer at the front of eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain or stinging in the eye, abnormal sensation in the eye after using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml.
Yes, you may need to stop using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml before surgery as it may alter the effects of certain medicines that are used during anaesthesia. Therefore, you are recommended to inform your doctor or dentist that you are using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml before any surgery or dental procedure.
Yes, Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision, double vision or drooping of upper eyelid (eye is half closed). Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
You are advised not to use more than the prescribed dose as it may cause adverse effects such as dizziness, light-headedness, headache, chest pain, difficulty in breathing or slow heart rate. However, if you experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.
The duration for the Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml will be prescribed by the doctor. This depends on your health condition and other factors as allergic conditions. Consult your doctor if any side effects persists.
No, Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml do not considerably lower systemic blood pressure. But it lowers ocular pressure (pressure in the eye). Please, consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
No, do not stop using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml when you feel better. Complete the full treatment prescribed by your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may cause symptoms to reoccur.
Take the advice of doctor if you are allergic to Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml. Consult your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen after using Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml. During the pregnancy, or breast-feeding you need to take the advice of the doctor.
Timolast 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml causes side effects as redness, itching, stinging, or burning in the eyes, swelling of eyelid and dry eyes. However, consult the doctor if they persists for longer durations.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

54/1, Boodhihal, Nelamangala, Bangalore, -562123, Karnataka, India
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