Serum lipid profile and timolol gel.
Topical use of timolol eye drops in the management of glaucoma is associated with various systemic side effects including alteration of lipid profile with increase in cardiovascular risk factors. Change over to timolol gel altered results in normalisation of altered lipid profile with decrease in cardiovascular risk factors. The decrease seen is attributable to lack of systemic absorption of timolol gel.
Khamar
Mayuri B
MB
BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, India.
Bhatt
Neha
N
Patel
Kalpen
K
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D013999:Timolol / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D005782:Gels; D008055:Lipids; D013999:Timolol