Temlo (Timolol)
Brand Name: Temlo
Generic Name: Timolol
Manufacturer/Agent: Square Pharmaceuticals
Formulation: eye drops
Strength: 0.25% 5ml
Pack size: 1
Trade Price: KES 70.00
Retail Price: @ KES 93.00
Class: Beta-blockers (Cardiovascular drugs)
Mechanism of Action:
Synonym:
Molecular Formulae: C13H24N4O3S.C4H4O4 = 432.5
Precautions: History of obstructive airways disease. metabolic acidosis. sinus bradycardia. partial heart block.
Indications/Uses: Hypertension 5mg daily, increased upto 60mg to suit illness. angina 5mg 2-3 times daily, maintenance 35-45mg . as 0.25-0.5% eye drops in open-angle glaucoma.
Interactions: See propranolol
Side Effects: Conjuctival hyperemia. vision disturbance. drowsiness. insomnia. decreased libido. bradycaria. chf. edema. depression. gastro-intestinal upset. bronchospasm.