Summary. Timolol maleate is a new, potent ocular antihypertensive that has an effect additive with other antiglaucoma medications. It does not cause miosis and is relatively free of ocular complications, although a few have been documented.

What class of drug is timolol?

Timolol is in a class of medications called beta-blockers. It works by decreasing the pressure in the eye.

Is timolol an Antiglaucoma?

a)Timolol- is one of the most popular and prescribed antiglaucoma agents, as a first-line drug in most forms of open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension [2]. It reduces the production of aqueous humor by acting on the ciliary body, inhibiting beta 1 and beta 2 adrenergic receptors.