Vista Timol (Timolol)

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Brand Name: Vista Timol

Generic Name: Timolol

Manufacturer/Agent: Martindale (uk)

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Formulation: eye drops

Strength: 0.5%

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 300.00

Retail Price: @ KES 400.00

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Class: Beta-blockers (Cardiovascular drugs)

Mechanism of Action:

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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.

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