Timolol

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In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan.
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Excerpt

Timolol is a medication used to treat and manage open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It is in the beta-blocker class of drugs. Timolol can also be used in some instances to treat infantile hemangiomas, hypertension, myocardial infarction, migraine prophylaxis, and atrial fibrillation. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, administration, adverse effects, contraindications, and monitoring relevant to the healthcare team charged with treating patients with open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, myocardial infarction, and other related conditions.

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