Trimolol: effect on intraocular pressure in chronic open-angle glaucoma.
Timolol maleate is an effective agent of reducing intraocular pressure in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma. To date, there are no adverse side effects demonstrable with use of this medication. Its mechanism of action is not clearly delineated but preliminary data suggest an effect on outflow facility.
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D011412:Propanolamines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013999:Timolol / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D011412:Propanolamines; D013999:Timolol; D004837:Epinephrine