Timolol Gel Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] is used by reducing eye pressure that is cause due to open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertention. Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] should be used with caution by diabetics or patients that have heart blockages, heart failure or have irregular heartbeats. Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] is a beta blocker and therefore should not be used in combination with any other beta blocker eye drop.
Before starting with Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] inform the doctor if you are suffering from any eye infection or drooping eyelids. Patients having low blood sugar, any muscle problems, overactive thyroid and any blood vessel problems should use Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] only under doctors supervision. Also inform the doctor about all the prescription and herbal medicines that you are taking before you start using Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide].
One must read the information leaflet that comes with Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] carefully before they start using these eye drops. This medicine is used for curing only eye problems and should not be applied on nose or your mouth. Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] comes in the form of 30 ml bottle with a dropper so that it can be easily applied into your eyes. Shake the bottle of Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] and check for any suspended particles in the solution before applying it in your eyes.
Patients may experience blurred vision after applying Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide] or can even feel dizzuy. This problem can increase if you consume alcohol after using these eye drops. Avoid driving or indulging in any activity requiring high alertness after using Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol Dorzolamide].
Also some dental medicines can interact negatively with Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol [Dorzolamide]. So inform the doctor about all medicines that you are currently taking and if you had undergone any eye or general surgery before using Timolol Gel Eye Drop [ Timolol [Dorzolamide].
How to use
Timolol Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] comes in the form of a liquid solution in 30ml and 45 ml bottles. To use this medicine it is essential that you remove contact lenses which can be later worn after a gap of minimum 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly and then tilt back your head and apply 1-2 drops of the liquid by lowering the eye lid. Do not touch the dropper to the eyelid and never rub or blink your eyes after using these medicines. Replace the cap after use and keep the bottle tightly closed. The medicine can be used 1-2 times daily or as prescribed by the physician.
Side Effects
Some of the common side effects seen by Timolol Gel Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] users include blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, itching or dryness of eyes, more tear production and sometimes stinging or redness of eyes. In rare cases Timolol Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] users may experience difficulty in breathing, irregular heartbeat, swelling of face and mouth, weakness and numbness and severe headaches. Contact your doctor immediately if the problem persists.
Drug Interaction
Patients using Timolol Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] should inform the doctor about all prescription, herbal and over the counter products that they are using when starting with this eyedrop. Timolol Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] should be taken with cautions with following medicine:
• Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors like acetazolamide and aspirin or other salucylate drugs
• Should be taken with caution with other beta blockers like propranolol, calcium blocker, epinephrine, digoxin, diabetes medicines, alpha blockers etc
• Should be used with caution when taking any dental medicines
Uses
Timolol Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] is essentially a beta blocker the reduces the production of fluid in eyes thereby reducing the eye pressure. It is found effective in treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
Storage
Timolol Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] should be stored at a temperature of about 15-25 degrees Celsius away from light and moisture.
Precaution
Timolol Eye Drops [ Timolol Dorzolamide] should be taken with caution by:
• Pregnant ladies and feeding mothers
• People that are diabetic, suffer from heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney and liver disease
• Do not wear contact lenses when using this medicine and do not consume alcohol after applying these eye drops.
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