c pin eye drop
What is c pin eye drop used for?
Aurotim Eye Drop (Timolol) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Timolol (0.25% w/v), which Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors in the ciliary epithelium, reducing aqueous hum. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Timolol
- Manufacturer: Calibre Pharmaceutical
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ c pin eye drop Uses & Benefits
Reduction of intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis of migraine (oral form); not typically for ophthalmic.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Timolol |
| Brand Name | Aurotim Eye Drop |
| Manufacturer | Calibre Pharmaceutical |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Beta blocker (Topical) |
| Route of Administration | Ophthalmic (topical to the eye). |
| Storage | Store at 15-30ยฐC (59-86ยฐF); protect from light; keep tightly closed. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Blocks beta-adrenergic receptors in the ciliary epithelium, reducing aqueous humor production.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take c pin eye drop
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of c pin eye drop
โ Common Side Effects
- Burning or stinging on instillation
- Blurred vision
- Eye irritation
- Conjunctival hyperemia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bradycardia
- Heart block
- Bronchospasm
- Hypotension
- Syncope
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Depression
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Masked hypoglycemia
- Sexual dysfunction
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium channel blockers | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension |
| Digitalis glycosides | Major | Increased risk of bradycardia |
| Epinephrine | Major | Hypertensive crisis and bradycardia |
| Clonidine | Moderate | Rebound hypertension upon withdrawal |
| Insulin | Moderate | Masking of hypoglycemic symptoms |
| Oral hypoglycemics | Moderate | Masking of hypoglycemic symptoms |
| Corticosteroids | Minor | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| NSAIDs | Minor | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Calcium channel blockers
- Digitalis glycosides
- Epinephrine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Clonidine
- Insulin
- Oral hypoglycemics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- NSAIDs
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effects; caution advised.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Bronchial asthma, COPD, sinus bradycardia, second- or third-degree AV block, cardiogenic shock, hypersensitivity to timolol.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Intraocular pressure, heart rate, blood pressure, signs of bronchospasm.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk in small amounts.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptoms: bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm. Treatment: gastric lavage if ingested; supportive measures; atropine for bradycardia; beta-agonists for bronchospasm.
โฐ Missed Dose
Apply as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for c pin eye drop
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.