About bimatoprost + timolol maleate
Prostaglandin analogue and beta blocker
Used for
- Lowers raised eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Lowers raised eye pressure in ocular hypertension
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening.
Common side effects
- Eye redness or irritation
- Eyelash growth and darkening
- Dry eyes or blurred vision
- Slow heart rate or breathing difficulty
Important warnings
- Can worsen asthma or severe chronic lung disease
- May slow heart rate or lower blood pressure
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before replacing
- Can darken the iris, sometimes permanently
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed; safety information is limited, and timolol may affect the fetus.
Breastfeeding
Timolol may enter breast milk; discuss risks with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Other beta blockers may increase effects on heart rate and blood pressure
- Some heart medicines, including verapamil, may increase slow-heartbeat risk
- Other eye drops can affect treatment; separate drops by at least five minutes
- Medicines that slow heart rate may increase this risk
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.