Betimol (Timolol Ophthalmic Solution) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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Betimol Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Betimol Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

BETIMOL® (timolol) Structural Formula Illustration

Betimol® (timolol ophthalmic solution) is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

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What is Betimol Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Betimol Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

swelling or redness of your eyelids;
eye redness, discomfort, or sensitivity to light;
drainage, crusting, or oozing of your eyes or eyelids;
depressed mood, confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
wheezing, gasping, or other breathing problems...

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What is Betimol Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Betimol Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (e.g., ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.

HOW TO USE: This medication may come with a Patient Information Leaflet. Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using timolol and each time you get a refill. If you ha...

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