| 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 |
In its oral form it is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent heart attacks, and occasionally to prevent migraine headaches. In its opthalmic form it is used to treat open-angle and occasionally secondary glaucoma. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
C07AA06; S01ED01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00373
|
| KEGG ID |
D00378
|
| MeSH ID |
D013999
|
| PubChem ID |
33624
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D05UVD
|
| NDC Product Code |
17478-365; 76478-002; 17478-366; 76478-001; 17478-189 |
| 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 |
