Glucotim 0.25% Eye Drop

Glucotim 0.25% Eye Drop is a beta-blocker. It treats ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma. It functions by controlling fluid over-production and pressure inside the eye thus preventing the chances of blindness. This medication can be taken both orally or as an eye-drop.

On using Glucotim 0.25% Eye Drop you may experience certain side-effects such as blurred vision, burning sensation of the eyes, drying of the eyes, headache, chest pain, mood swings, nausea, depression, seizures, night blindness, hair loss, swelling, difficulty in breathing, fever, irregular heartbeat, tiredness, loss of memory and a constant feeling of general illness.

Do not use this medication if you have any of the following condition. If you have asthma, have lung/ heart/ kidney/liver disorders, decreased blood circulation to the brain, have myasthenia gravis, diabetes, are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage will be determined by your doctor based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose for adults in case of eye drop usage is about 0.25%, taken once or twice a day. Before administering the medication ensure to wash your hands.

• Glaucoma

• Headache

• Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes

• Blurred Vision

• Dry Mouth

• Burning Sensation In Eye

• Conjunctival Hyperemia

• Fatigue

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Drowsiness

• Eye Itching

• Allergic Reaction In Eye

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Glucotim 0.25% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Glucotim 0.25% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Timolen 0.25% Eye Drop

  Indoco Remedies Ltd

• Timona 0.25% Eye Drop

  Zydus Cadila

Glucotim 0.25% Eye Drop competes with catecholamines which are adrenergic neurotransmitters for combing at adrenergic receptors within the heart, smooth vascular muscles and beta(2) receptors within the vascular and bronchial muscles.