Beta-blocker eye preparations (Formulary)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

Note:

  • Systemic absorption of timolol and betaxolol may induce bronchospasm in sensitive individuals; do not use in patients with asthma.
  • Eye drops containing beta-blockers are also contra-indicated in patients with bradycardia, heart block or heart failure.

TIMOLOL

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Eye drops 0·25%, 0·5% (s)

Dosage:

Apply 1 drop twice daily.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Long-acting eye drops 0·25%, 0·5% (Timoptol®-LA) (s)

Dosage:

Apply 1 drop once daily.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Preservative-free long-acting eye gel 0·1% (Tiopex®) (s)

Dosage:

Apply 1 drop once daily.

BETAXOLOL

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Eye drops 0·25%, 0·5% (s)

Dosage:

Apply 1 drop twice daily.

Editorial Information

Document Id: F210