Istalol
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Istalol
Istalol®
(timolol maleate) Ophthalmic Solution 0. 5%
DRUG DESCRIPTION
ISTALOL (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) 0.5% is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent. Its chemical name is (-)-1-(tert-butylamino) –3- [(4-morpholino-1, 2, 5-thiadiazol-3-yl)oxy]-2-propanol maleate (1:1) (salt). Timolol maleate possesses an asymmetric carbon atom in its structure and is provided as the levo-isomer. The optical rotation of timolol maleate is:
25°[α] in 1.0N HCl (C = 5%) = -12.2°(-11.7°to -12.5°) 405 nm
Its molecular formula is C13H24N4O3S-C4H4O4 and its structural formula is:
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Timolol maleate has a molecular weight of 432.49. It is a white, odorless, crystalline powder which is soluble in water, methanol, and alcohol. ISTALOL (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is stable at room temperature. ISTALOL (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) ophthalmic solution is supplied as a sterile, isotonic, buffered, aqueous solution of timolol maleate in a single strength. It has a pH of 6.5-7.5 and an osmolality of 275-330 mOsm/kg.
Each mL of ISTALOL contains 5 mg of timolol (6. 8 mg of timolol maleate). Inactive ingredients: monobasic sodium phosphate monohydrate, potassium sorbate 0.47%, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, and purified water. Benzalkonium chloride 0.005% is added as preservative.
What are the possible side effects of timolol ophthalmic?
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;
- swelling,...
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Last reviewed on RxList: 3/27/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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