Brinzolamide + Timolol

Information about Brinzolamide + Timolol

Brinzolamide + timolol uses

Brinzolamide+Timolol is used in the treatment of ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

How brinzolamide + timolol works

This is a combination of two medicines: Brinzolamide and Timolol. Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor while Timolol is a beta blocker. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Common side effects of brinzolamide + timolol

Blurred vision, Taste change, Eye irritation, Eye pain, Punctate keratitis, Slow heart rate, Decreased white blood cell count, Dry eye, Corneal inflammation, Eye discharge, Ocular hyperemia, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Decreased blood pressure, Cough, Blood in urine, General discomfort, Increased potassium level in blood, Increased lactate dehydrogenase level in blood, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Corneal erosion, Anterior chamber inflammation, Photophobia, Scleral hyperemia, Lid margin crusting, Oropharyngeal pain, Runny nose, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Pharyngitis, Sinus inflammation, Inflammation of the nose, Decreased red blood cell count, Increased chloride level in blood, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Hallucination, Depression, Anaphylactic reaction, Memory loss, Cerebral ischemia, Worsening of myasthenia gravis, Sleepiness, Corneal epithelial disorders, Corneal staining, Eyelid disorder, Double vision, Cardiac failure, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Bronchospasm, Raynaud's phenomenon, Gastrointestinal disorder, Muscle pain, Kidney pain, Sexual dysfunction, Peripheral edema

Available Medicine for Brinzolamide + Timolol

  • ₹375 to ₹425
    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹413
    Ajanta Pharma Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹419
    Ajanta Pharma Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹460
    Novartis India Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹275
    Sunways India Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Brinzolamide + Timolol

  • Brinzolamide + Timolol is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
  • Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
  • If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
  • Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
  • It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
  • Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.


Content on this page was last updated on 14 October, 2022, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)