Timolol Maleate: Ophthalmic gel forming solution
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How This Drug Works
Beta Blockers
Beta-blockers prevent natural chemicals called neurotransmitters from over-stimulating and damaging the body.
Beta-blockers prevent natural chemicals, neurotransmitters, from over-stimulating and damaging the body. These neurotransmitters can attach to beta-receptors located all over the body including the heart, kidneys, and eyes. Neurotransmitters that attach to beta-receptors can cause a faster heartbeat, narrower blood vessels, and more fluid pressure in the eyes. Beta-blockers compete with neurotransmitters to attach to the beta-receptors and prevent their stimulation. Beta-blockers can target just one or a few different locations to block the receptors. In the heart, blocking the receptors slows the heart rate. In the kidneys, blocking the receptors affects a hormone, renin, and keeps the blood vessel walls open. In the eye, blocking the receptors decreases fluid pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Timolol Maleate: Ophthalmic gel forming solution
What is this medicine?
TIMOLOL (TIM oh lol) is used in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.
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CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Timolol Maleate: Ophthalmic gel forming solution
Usage by Gender
57.2%
42.8%
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