| Drug Name |
Timolol |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D02219 |
| Description |
Timolol is a nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonist given in an eye drop solution to reduce intraocular pressure, or pressure in the eyes.[L6724] It is also used in tablet form as a drug to treat hypertension.[L6727] Timolol was first approved by the FDA in 1978.[L6724] This drug is marketed by several manufacturers [L6736] and is an effective agent for the management of conditions such as open-angle glaucoma and hypertension. |
| Indications and Usage |
Ophthalmic timolol is indicated for the treatment of increased intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. The oral form of this drug is used to treat high blood pressure.[L6724,L6727] In certain cases, timolol is used in the prevention of migraine headaches.[A179530,L6742] |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
C07AA06; S01ED01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00373
|
| KEGG ID |
D00378; D08600
|
| MeSH ID |
D013999
|
| PubChem ID |
33624
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D05UVD
|
| NDC Product Code |
82584-001; 82584-002; 76478-001; 17478-189; 76478-002 |
| UNII |
817W3C6175
|
| Synonyms |
Timolol | Timolol Maleate | Timolol Maleate, (1:1) Salt | (S)-1-((1,1-Dimethylethyl)amino)-3-((4-(4-morpholinyl)-1,2,5-thiadazol-3-yl)oxy)-2-propanol | 2-Propanol, 1-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-3-((4-(4-morpholinyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl)oxy)-, (S)- | Timoptic | Timoptol | Timacar | Timolol Hemihydrate | Blocadren | L-714,465 | L 714,465 | L714,465 | MK-950 | MK 950 | MK950 | Optimol |
