{"id":101433,"date":"2021-04-25T04:41:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-25T04:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=101433"},"modified":"2023-09-03T05:20:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T05:20:55","slug":"timolol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/timolol\/","title":{"rendered":"Timolol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A beta-blocker used in the treatment of migraine, high blood pressure and glaucoma. Timolol (Blocadren) is also used to treat heart attacks and arrhythmias. Timolol, in combination with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (Timolide), is used to lower blood pressure and decrease edema (swelling). By itself (Timoptic) or in combination with another drug (Cosopt), timolol is used as an eye drop to treat glaucoma and reduce pressure within the eye.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-13\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>A beta-blocker medication prescribed for managing high blood pressure and angina pectoris, which is chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart. Timolol can also be administered following a heart attack. Additionally, it is available in eye-drop form for treating glaucoma, a condition characterized by elevated pressure inside the eyeball.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Common side effects like cold hands and feet are also frequently observed with other beta-blockers. The eye-drop form may lead to symptoms such as irritation, blurry vision, and headaches.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A beta-blocker used in the treatment of migraine, high blood pressure and glaucoma. Timolol (Blocadren) is also used to treat heart attacks and arrhythmias. Timolol, in combination with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (Timolide), is used to lower blood pressure and decrease edema (swelling). 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