Instruction for use: Optimol

Active substance Timolol

ATX Code S01ED01 Timolol

Pharmacotherapeutic group:

Beta-blockers

Ophthalmic tools

The nosological classification (ICD-10)

H40 Glaucoma

glaucoma intervention., Afakicheskaya glaucoma, narrow-angle glaucoma, Chronic glaucoma, Chronic open-angle glaucoma, Wide-angle glaucoma

Structure and Composition

1 ml of eyedrops contains timolol maleate 2.5 or 5 mg; in bottles of 5 ml, in the box one bottle.

pharmachologic effect

antiglaucoma.

It reduces the formation of fluid in the chambers of the eye, non-selective beta-adrenoceptor blocking.

Clinical pharmacology

The onset of action after 20 minutes, the maximal effect after 1-2 hours, the duration of action of 24 hours.

Indications

Chronic open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma (uveal, afakicheskaya, posttraumatic), a sharp rise in IOP.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, corneal dystrophy, rhinitis, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, sinus bradycardia, AV block, congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock, diabetes, pregnancy, lactation; not use in premature and newborn babies.

Side effects

Irritation and redness of the conjunctiva, lacrimation, photophobia, corneal epithelium edema, burning and itching in the eyes, redness of the eyelid skin, diplopia; bradycardia, bradyarrhythmia, AV block, hypotension, collapse, nausea, dizziness, headache, muscle weakness, insomnia, depression, bronchospasm.

Dosing and Administration

Conjunctival 1 drop 0.25-0.5% solution 1-2 times a day.

Storage conditions

In a dry, dark place at a temperature below 25 ° C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf-life

2 years.

Do not use beyond the expiration date printed on the package.