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Timoptic Patient, Information, Instructions - Timolol Maleate
Timoptic Patient, Information, Instructions - Timolol Maleate
PATIENT INFORMATION
Timolol maleate is known as a beta-blocker. It is used to treat
high blood pressure, treat
glaucoma, prevent headaches and is given to some patients who have
had a heart attack. This
medication should
not be used by those with breathing
difficulties without the advice of a physician. It can also block
signs of low blood sugar
in those with diabetes. This medication
should not be stopped abruptly. It should be slowly stopped over
a period of days. If
you are using this medication
for glaucoma, you should learn to properly instill eye
drops. It is important not to touch
the tip of the bottle to
anything, especially the skin
or eye. Keeping the tip
clean will prevent infections
of the bottle and your eye. Wait 15 minutes after instilling the
eye drops
to put contact lenses
in. The most common side
effect of this drug
is muscle weakness
and feeling tired. This
may subside with continued therapy. Consult your physician if this
becomes a problem.
PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT
Instructions for Use¾Ophthalmic
Gel Forming Solution
Please follow these instructions carefully when using timolol
maleate ophthalmic
gel forming solution. Use
timolol maleate ophthalmic
gel forming solution
as prescribed by your doctor.
1. If you use other topically applied ophthalmic
medications, they should be administered at least 10 minutes before
timolol maleate ophthalmic
gel forming solution.
2. Wash hands before each use.
3. Invert the closed bottle and shake ONCE before each use.
(It is not necessary to shake the bottle more than once.)
4. Remove the cap
from the bottle carefully so that the dispenser tip
does not touch anything.
Place the cap in a clean,
dry area.
5. Hold the bottle between the thumb
and index finger. Use
the index finger
of the other hand to pull
down the lower eyelid
to form a pocket
for the eye drop. Tilt your
head back.
6. Place the dispenser tip
close to your eye
and gently squeeze the bottle to administer one drop. Remove pressure
after a single drop has
been released. If instructed, repeat steps 5 and 6 in the other
eye.
DO NOT ALLOW THE DISPENSER TIP TO
TOUCH THE EYE OR SURROUNDING
AREAS.
Ophthalmic medications, if handled improperly, can become contaminated
by common bacteria
known to cause eye
infections. Serious damage to the eye
and subsequent loss of
vision may result from
using contaminated ophthalmic
medications. If you think your medication
may be contaminated, or you develop an eye
infection, contact your
doctor immediately concerning
continued use of this bottle.
7. Replace the cap. Store the bottle at room
temperature in an
upright position in
a clean area.
8. The dispenser tip
is designed to provide a pre-measured drop; therefore, do NOT enlarge
the hole of the dispenser.
9. Do NOT wash
the tip of the dispenser
with water, soap, or any other cleaner.
WARNING: Keep out of reach of children.
If you have any questions about the use of timolol maleate ophthalmic
gel forming solution, please consult
your doctor.
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