Generic name: timolol [ TIH-mo-lol ]
Brand name: Blocadren
Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Non-cardioselective beta blockers
What is timolol?
Timolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Timolol is sometimes given with other blood pressure medication.
Timolol is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack, or to lower the risk of having another heart attack.
Timolol is also used to prevent migraine headaches.
Timolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use timolol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (second or third degree);
very slow heartbeats;
heart failure; or
if your heart cannot pump blood properly.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
