Cusimolol (Timolol)


Brand Name: Cusimolol

Generic Name: Timolol

Manufacturer/Agent: Cusi Alcon (spain)


Formulation: eye drops

Strength: 0.5% 5ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 350.00

Retail Price: @ KES 466.67


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.