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Side effect(s) of Timolol Oral


Review the side-effects of Timolol Oral as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Body As A Whole
- Headache, weakness/fatigue and chest pain.

   Heart
- Slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythm, low/high blood pressure, fainting, heart block, stroke, cerebral heart attack, heart failure, worsening of chest pain, palpitations, lung swelling, swelling in the extremities, claudication, raynaud's phenomenon and cold hands and feet.

   Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite and dry mouth.

   Central Nervous System
- Dizziness, increase in signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis, tingiling, drowsiness, sleeplessness, abnormal dreams, behavioral changes, depression, confusion, hallucinations, anxiety, disorientation, nervousness and memory loss.

   Skin
- Hair loss and rash.

   Hypersensitivity
- Shock, hives, localized and generalized rash.

   Respiratory
- Asthma, respiratory failure, difficulty in breathing, nasal congestion, cough and upper respiratory infections.

   Metabolic
- Low blood sugar.

   Eye and ENT
- Eye inflammation/ pain, discharge, foreign body sensation, itching, tearing, dry eyes, visual disturbances and ringing in the ear.

   Genitourinary
- Decreased sexual activity, impotence and Peyronie's disease.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Timolol Oral

Timolol Oral(Blocadren) generic is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and to prevent heart pain and recurrence of heart attacks. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing heart rate.


Trade Names for Timolol Oral

International :


Blocadren
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