Drug details

Timoptic-XE (timolol maleate ophthalmic gel forming solution)

type of Antiglaucoma, Beta-Blockers

Timoptic-XE (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is a beta-blocker used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. Timoptic-XE is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • lightheadedness,
  • confusion,
  • chest pain,
  • blurred vision,
  • wheezing,
  • muscle weakness,
  • depression,
  • hallucinations,
  • unusual thoughts or behavior,
  • tunnel vision,
  • eye swelling,
  • slow heartbeats,
  • eye pain, and
  • numbness or cold feeling in your hands and feet,
  • crusting or drainage of the eye,
  • severe stinging or burning after using the medication,
  • redness or severe discomfort of the eyes,
  • seeing halos around the lights
The following drugs are related to Timoptic-XE, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Diamox Sequels (acetazolamide xr)
  • Alphagan-P (brimonidine tartrate)
  • Azopt (brinzolamide ophthalmic suspension)
  • Betaxolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic (betaxolol hydrochloride)
  • Betoptic S (betaxolol hydrochloride ophthalmic suspension)
  • Durysta (bimatoprost implant)
  • Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% for glaucoma)
  • Zebeta (bisoprolol fumarate)
  • Blocadren (timolol)
  • Combigan (brimonidine tartrate, timolol maleate ophthalmic solution .2%/.5%)
  • Corgard (nadolol)
  • Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic)
  • Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
  • Osmitrol Injection in Aviva (mannitol injection in aviva plastic container)
  • Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex (mannitol injection in viaflex plastic container)
  • Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate)
  • Mitosol (mitomycin)
  • Zioptan (tafluprost)
  • Timoptic (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution)
  • Timoptic in Ocudose (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution)
The following supplements are related to Timoptic-XE, and may be used together with the drug:
  • Marijuana (s.)
  • Ginkgo (s.)