Beta-Blockers (Eyes)

Question 1

Name 2 Beta-Blockers for optical use.

Answer 1

1. Betaxolol

2. Timolol

Question 2

What are two common indications of timolol?

Answer 2

1. Glaucoma

2. Ocular hypertension

Question 3

What is the standard dosage of timolol conventional drops?

Answer 3

One eye drop once or twice daily.

Question 4

What is the standard dosage of timolol Gel-forming drops (Timoptol-XE®)?

Answer 4

One eye drop once daily