Timolol Topical
Uses
Timolol is used in the treatment of glaucoma, prevent migraines, hypertension or high blood pressure, Timolol also helps to prevent abnormally fast heart rhythms or also known as arrhythmia.
How it Works
Timolol works by slowing down the activity of the heart by stopping messages sent by some nerves to the heart. Timolol does this by blocking tiny areas which are called beta-adrenergic receptors, where the messages are received by the heart. As a result, the heart beats more slowly and with less force, This then allows the pressure of blood within the blood vessels to be reduced. Timolol also works by lowering the pressure in the eyes, thereby preventing gradual loss of vision.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Timolol can include the symptoms below;
Stinging in the eyes,
Blurred vision,
Burning eyes,
Chest pain or discomfort,
Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting,
Shortness of breath,
Slow or irregular heartbeat,
Unusual tiredness
Dorzolamide Topical
Uses
Dorzolamide topical is used in the treatment of glaucoma.
How it Works
Dorzolamide works by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye, which then decreases pressure inside the eye.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Dorzolamide Topical may suffer from such side effects;
Altered taste,
Foreign body sensation in eyes,
Blurred vision,
Decreased potassium level in blood
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