Timolol: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Timolol is a beta-blocker eye drop. It is a prescription medicine used for glaucoma and high eye pressure. In Pakistan it is available as drops, made by 8 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Timolol works
Timolol is a beta-blocker. In the eye, it reduces the amount of fluid (aqueous humour) produced by the ciliary body, which lowers the pressure inside the eye. A small amount can be absorbed into the bloodstream, which explains effects on the heart and lungs.
What is Timolol used for?
- Glaucoma and high eye pressure
Timolol eye drops are used to lower raised pressure inside the eye in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Controlling eye pressure protects the optic nerve and helps prevent gradual, irreversible loss of side vision. It can be used alone or together with other glaucoma drops, and is also found in several combination products.
Side effects of Timolol
Most people use Timolol without major problems. Common effects include:
- Stinging or burning
- Dry eyes
- Eye redness or irritation
- Blurred vision
- Headache
See a doctor promptly for wheezing or breathlessness, a slow heartbeat, dizziness or fainting.
Precautions and warnings
- Use it every day at the same time; glaucoma usually has no symptoms but damages sight if untreated.
- Press on the inner corner of the eye for a minute after use to reduce absorption into the body.
- Keep regular eye pressure checks.
- It is not suitable for people with asthma or severe COPD, and you should tell your doctor about a slow heartbeat, heart block or heart failure.
- Let your doctor know if you have diabetes or take beta-blocker tablets, as the effects can add together.
Frequently asked questions about Timolol
What is the price of Timolol in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Timolol products currently in stock range from Rs 169 to Rs 845 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Blotim Eye Drop 0.25% 5ml at Rs 169. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Timolol are available in Pakistan?
Timolol is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Blotim (Remington Pharmaceuticals Industries), Timotek (Innvotek Pharmaceuticals), Timorex (Vega Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Betalol (Sante Limited), Meditim (Medipak Ltd), Timosol (Schazoo Laboratories Ltd) and Timoptol (Obs).Do I need a prescription for Timolol?
Yes. Timolol is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Are all Timolol brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Timolol in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Timolol brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 9 products containing Timolol from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
