Timolol Uses

Timolol ophthalmic solution is used to treat ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure in the eye is high. Glaucoma is a condition in which there is increased pressure in the eye, which can lead to gradual loss of vision.

There may be other uses of timolol. Your healthcare professional or pharmacist can give you further timolol drug information.

Timolol Mechanism of Action

Timolol belongs to a group of drugs called beta-adrenergic blocking agents. It causes beta-adrenergic receptor blockade and helps to decrease intraocular pressure, i.e., it reduces pressure inside the eye.

Timolol Doses

Timolol is a clear, colorless to light yellow solution, available as 0.25% and 0.5% strength eye drops and gel-forming solution. The usual dose of timolol in adults is one drop of 0.25% timolol ophthalmic solution in the affected eye twice a day. Your doctor may increase the dose to one drop of 0.5% timolol ophthalmic solution twice a day if needed.