Timolol Maleate — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Timolol Maleate ke 1 brands available hain. Drug class: Non-selective Beta-Blocker (Glaucoma). Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Timolol Maleate is a non-selective beta-blocker (glaucoma) used in Pakistan for Open-angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension. Available as 1 brand. Prescription required. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Timolol Maleate?
Timolol Maleate is a non-selective beta-blocker (glaucoma) used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Timolol Maleate under multiple brand names — currently 1 listed on PakVita (1 drops). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Open-angle Glaucoma
- Ocular Hypertension
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
As prescribed — typically one drop twice daily (0.5%) or once daily (Timoptol-XE gel-forming); apply gentle pressure on inner corner of eye for 2 minutes after instillation to minimize systemic absorption
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Timolol Maleate brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate — from systemic absorption)
- Hypotension
- Fatigue and exercise intolerance
- Stinging / burning on instillation (local)
- Dry eye (reduced tear production)
- Reduced corneal sensitivity
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Bronchospasm — can be FATAL in asthma/COPD patients (systemic absorption)
- Severe bradycardia and heart block
- Heart failure exacerbation
- Masking of hypoglycaemia symptoms in diabetics
Important warnings
- CONTRAINDICATED in Asthma and COPD — systemic beta-blockade from eye drop absorption can cause FATAL bronchospasm
- CONTRAINDICATED in severe bradycardia, second- or third-degree heart block, cardiogenic shock
- CONTRAINDICATED in severe heart failure
- Teach nasolacrimal occlusion technique (press inner eye corner for 2 minutes after drops) — significantly reduces systemic absorption
- Inform your anaesthetist before any surgery — intraoperative bradycardia risk
- Diabetics — timolol masks tachycardia of hypoglycaemia (silent hypoglycaemia risk)
Drug class
Beta-BlockersConditions treated
Timolol Maleate brands in Pakistan (1)
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Frequently asked questions
What is Timolol Maleate used for in Pakistan?
Timolol Maleate is commonly used for Open-angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension. It belongs to the non-selective beta-blocker (glaucoma) drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Timolol Maleate?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "As prescribed — typically one drop twice daily (0.5%) or once daily (Timoptol-XE gel-forming); apply gentle pressure on inner corner of eye for 2 minutes after instillation to minimize systemic absorption". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Timolol Maleate?
Common side effects include Bradycardia (slow heart rate — from systemic absorption), Hypotension, Fatigue and exercise intolerance, Stinging / burning on instillation (local), Dry eye (reduced tear production), Reduced corneal sensitivity. Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Timolol Maleate and see a doctor?
Stop Timolol Maleate and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Bronchospasm — can be FATAL in asthma/COPD patients (systemic absorption); Severe bradycardia and heart block; Heart failure exacerbation; Masking of hypoglycaemia symptoms in diabetics. These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Timolol Maleate available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Prescription required.
What brands of Timolol Maleate are available in Pakistan?
1 brand of Timolol Maleate is listed on PakVita: 1 drops. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization