# Timolol Maleate (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Timolol Maleate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/timolol-maleate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Timolol Maleate?

Timolol Maleate (brand name: Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Timolol Maleate) is a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor taken ophthalmic. It is prescribed to treat hypertension, myocardial infarction, glaucoma. Across the United States, 34,000 doctors prescribe Timolol to approximately 723,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Timolol Maleate

## Indications

Timolol Maleate is prescribed for several conditions including hypertension, myocardial infarction, glaucoma, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Hypertension](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hypertension)
- [Myocardial Infarction](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myocardial-infarction)
- [Glaucoma](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/glaucoma)
- [Open-Angle](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/open-angle)
- [Angina Pectoris](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/angina-pectoris)
- [Heart Failure](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/heart-failure)

## Mechanism of action

Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is comprised of two components: Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate. Each of these two components decreases elevated intraocular pressure, whether or not associated with glaucoma, by reducing aqueous humor secretion.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- Route of administration: OPHTHALMIC

## Common side effects

abdominal pain, asthenia, back pain, blurred vision, fatigue, hypertension, itching

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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