Timolol Maleate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 08, 2022

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Timoptic, Timoptic in Ocudose, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic GFS, Betimol, Istalol, in Combigan, in Cosopt

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent (beta blocker)

Forms:

Eye drops

Administration:

By application to the eye

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat ocular hypertension and elevated intraocular pressure in open angle glaucoma.

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Timolol Drug Class

Timolol (tih-moh-lahl) is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent or beta blocker.

Timolol Age Range

Timolol ophthalmic solution is approved for use in adults and children 2 years of age and older.