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Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents - Ophthalmic

Description and Brand Names *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Category

Description Drug

Betaxolol, carteolol, levobetaxolol, levobunolol, metipranolol and timolol are using to treat certain types of glaucoma. They appear to work by reducing the production of fluid in the eye. This lowers the pressure in the eye.

These medication are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Brand Names

Some commonly using brand names are:

In the USA

In Canada

Note:

For quick reference, the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.

This information applies to the following medication: 1. Betaxolol - be-TAX-oh-lol 2. Carteolol - KAR-tee-oh-lole† 3. Levobetaxolol - lee-voh-be-TAX-oh-lol† 4. Levobunolol - lee-voe-BYOO-noe-lole 5. Metipranolol - met-i-PRAN-oh-lol† 6. Timolol - TYE-moe-lole † Not commercially available in Canada








  

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