Timabak Special Precautions

Take special care when using TIMABAK 0.50% eye drops solution: Do not stop treatment suddenly without the doctor's advice.
Do not inject, do not swallow.
Periodic ophthalmological examination should be performed while undergoing this treatment, in particular, to check for drug resistance (loss of drug efficacy during long-term treatment).
Before using this medicine, tell the doctor of any current or previous occurrence of the following medical conditions: coronary heart disease (symptoms may include pain or tightness in the chest, shortness of breath or choking), heart failure or drop in blood pressure (hypotension); heart rhythm disorders, such as a slow pulse; respiratory problems, asthma or chronic pulmonary or bronchial disease with obstruction; poor blood circulation (such as Raynaud's syndrome or disease); diabetes - as timolol may mask the signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia; an overactive thyroid - as timolol may mask the signs and symptoms; phaeochromocytoma: this will require careful monitoring of the arterial pressure; psoriasis (skin disorder); disease of the cornea.
Contact lens wearers: Avoid wearing contact lenses during treatment due to reduction in lachrymal secretion, linked to beta-blockers in general.
If the patient has to undergo surgery, tell the doctor that the patient is using TIMABAK as timolol may modify the effects of certain drugs used during anaesthesia.
Athletes: The attention of sports professionals is drawn to the fact that this medicinal product contains an active ingredient, which can induce a positive reaction in anti-doping tests.