What is Timoptic-XE used for?
This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye.
What is the difference between timolol and Timoptic-XE?
Timolol maleate has a molecular weight of 432.50. It is a white, odorless, crystalline powder which is soluble in water, methanol, and alcohol. TIMOPTIC-XE Sterile Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution is supplied as a sterile, isotonic, buffered, aqueous solution of timolol maleate in two dosage strengths.
What are the side effects of timolol eye drops?
Timolol eye drops or gel-forming solution may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- eye irritation.
- double vision.
- headache.
- depression.
- dizziness.
- nausea.
Has timoptic been discontinued?
Bausch Health has Timoptic-XE ophthalmic gel forming solution on shortage due to manufacturing delays. The company discontinued timolol ophthalmic gel forming solution in September 2020.
Is timolol maleate the same as timoptic?
TIMOPTIC® (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is a clear, colorless to light yellow solution.
Is Timoptic-XE a beta-blocker?
Timoptic-XE (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is a beta-blocker used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
What is the difference between timolol and timolol maleate?
The only known difference between these preparations is the maleate salt. 28 healthy subjects (26 completed) to timolol hemihydrate or timolol maleate given in both eyes twice daily, in a double masked fashion, for 1 week.
Is timolol a selective beta blocker?
Timolol is a non-selective beta adrenergic blocker used in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in ocular hypertension or open angle glaucoma. Timolol is a nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonist given in an eye drop solution to reduce intraocular pressure, or pressure in the eyes.
Why was timolol discontinued?
How do you use timoptic?
Use one drop into the eye (or eyes) affected. Some timolol eye drops should be put in twice a day; others should be used once a day only. Your doctor will tell you which is right for you and this will also be printed on the label of the pack to remind you about what the doctor said.
How many mg of timolol are in timoptic Xe?
Each mL of TIMOPTIC-XE 0.25% contains 2.5 mg of timolol (3.4 mg of timolol maleate). Each mL of TIMOPTIC-XE 0.5% contains 5 mg of timolol (6.8 mg of timolol maleate). Inactive ingredients: gellan gum, tromethamine, mannitol, and water for injection. Preservative: benzododecinium bromide 0.012%.
What is the capacity of timolol maleate ophthalmic gel?
TIMOPTIC-XE® (timolol maleate ophthalmic gel forming solution), 0.5% timolol equivalent, is supplied in a white low density polyethylene (LDPE) dispenser with a controlled drop tip and a yellow polypropylene cap as follows: NDC 24208-816-05, 5 mL in a 7.5 mL capacity bottle.
What is the optical rotation of timolol maleate?
The optical rotation of timolol maleate is: Its molecular formula is C13H24N4O3S•C4H4O4 and its structural formula is: Timolol maleate has a molecular weight of 432.50. It is a white, odorless, crystalline powder which is soluble in water, methanol, and alcohol. TIMOPTIC is stable at room temperature.
Does timolol maleate ophthalmic interact with other drugs?
Does timolol maleate ophthalmic interact with other drugs you are taking? This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911.