Betimol Opht

In Depth

lung disease (e.g., current or past history of asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
certain types of irregular heartbeats (e.g., sinus bradycardia, second or third degree AV block)
certain types of heart disease (e.g., severe heart failure, cardiogenic shock)

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

kidney disease
liver disease
diabetes
low blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular insufficiency)
overactive thyroid disease
muscle weakness disorders
severe allergies

If you develop an eye infection or injury, or have eye surgery, check with your doctor about whether you should continue to use your current bottle of timolol. You may be advised to start using a new bottle.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause temporary blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

This drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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