Timoptic
Timoptic is a brand-name prescription eye drop medication containing timolol, a beta-blocker that is used to lower elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It is applied directly to the eye and works by reducing the production of fluid (aqueous humor) that maintains eye pressure.
Timoptic is an ophthalmic beta-blocker eye drop used to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 10601
- Generic
- Timoptic
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
This page is for informational purposes only.
Do not use this information to diagnose yourself or to replace a physician's advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Timoptic is primarily indicated for reducing elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma, pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, or ocular hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other glaucoma medications.
Timoptic contains timolol maleate, a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker. When applied topically to the eye, it reduces the production of aqueous humor (the clear fluid inside the eye), thereby lowering intraocular pressure.
As a beta-blocker, Timoptic may cause systemic side effects including bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, and exacerbation of heart failure. It is contraindicated in patients with asthma, severe COPD, certain cardiac conditions, and sinus bradycardia. Patients should remove soft contact lenses before application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting. The medication should be used exactly as prescribed and regular eye pressure monitoring is important.
Official drug label
WellAlly may earn a referral fee from linked resources at no extra cost to you. Editorial content is never influenced by commercial relationships.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
This content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have about a medical condition, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read here.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy