name: Rx Timolol 
also known as: Rx Blocadren; Rx Betim 
also see: Beta Blockers 
description: Adult Dosing

High Blood Pressure 10-20 mg PO bid starting w/ 10 mg PO bid to max 60 mg/d

Heart Attack post-MI 10 mg PO bid within 1-4 weeks of MI

Angina 5-15 mg PO tid

Migraine Headache prevention 10 mg PO bid or 20 mg PO qd

Str. 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg

Glossary Rx Terms 
signs & symptoms: Contraindications/Cautions
bradycardia
congestive heart failure
2nd and 3rd degree AV block
cardiogenic shock
asthma
caution if impaired liver function, impaired renal function, diabetes

Serious Reactions
bradycardia
hypotension
congestive heart failure
bronchospasm

Common Reactions
dyspnea
pruritus
ocular irritation
Raynaud's syndrome
bradycardia
fatigue
dizziness
headache
nightmares
impotence

Pregnancy Class: C
Lactation: Safe
Metabolism: liver
Excretion: urine
DEA: not controlled
Mechanism of Action: beta blocker
 

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Last updated 3/22/2003


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