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What you need to know before you use Timoptol-LA

Do not use Timoptol-LA if: • you are allergic (hypersensitive) to timolol, beta-blockers or any of the other ingredients of Timoptol-LA (see section 6: Contents of the pack and other information) • you have now or have had in the past respiratory problems such as asthma, severe chronic obstructive bronchitis (severe lung disease which may cause wheeziness, difficulty in breathing and/or long-standing cough). • you have heart problems • slow heartbeat • disorders of heart rhythm (irregular heart beats) • heart failure – “cardiogenic shock” – a serious heart condition caused by very low blood pressure, which may result in the following symptoms: dizziness and light-headedness, fast pulse rate, white skin, sweating, restlessness, loss of consciousness • you wear contact lenses. If you are not sure whether you should use Timoptol-LA talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before taking Timoptol-LA if you have now or have had in the past • coronary heart disease (symptoms can include chest pain or tightness, breathlessness or choking), heart failure, Page 2 timoptol-la-uk-20200316 [ISA 2] • low blood pressure • disturbances of heart rate such as slow heart beat • breathing problems, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • poor blood circulation disease (such as Raynaud’s disease or Raynaud’s syndrome) • diabetes as timolol maleate may mask signs and symptoms of low blood sugar • overactivity of the thyroid gland as timolol maleate may mask signs and symptoms. Tell your doctor before you have an operation that you are using Timoptol-LA as timolol may change effects of some medicines used during anaesthesia. If your eye becomes irritated or any new eye problems come on, talk to your doctor straight away. Eye problems could include redness of the eye or swelling of the eyelids (see section 4: Possible Side Effects). If you suspect that Timoptol-LA is causing an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity (for example, skin rash, or redness and itching of the eye), stop using Timoptol-LA and contact your doctor immediately. Tell your doctor if: • you get an eye infection • you injure your eye or have an operation on it • your eye problems get worse or you get any new symptoms. Children and adolescents Timoptol-LA is not recommended for use in children and adolescents. Other medicines and Timoptol-LA Timoptol-LA can affect or be affected by other medicines you are using, including other eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. Tell your doctor if you are using or intend to use medicines to lower blood pressure, heart medicine or medicines to treat diabetes. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including other eye drops or medicines obtained without a prescription. It is important to tell your doctor before using Timoptol-LA if you are taking one or more of the following medicines: • a calcium antagonist, such as nifedipine, verapamil or diltiazem, often used to treat high blood pressure, angina, an abnormal heartbeat or Raynaud’s syndrome • digoxin, a medicine used for heart failure or abnormal heartbeat • medicines known as catecholamine-depleting agents, such as, rauwolfia alkaloids and reserpine used for high blood pressure • medicines called pressor amines, such as adrenaline used to treat severe allergic reaction • quinidine (used to treat heart conditions and some types of malaria) • antidepressants known as fluoxetine and paroxetine • clonidine, a medicine used for high blood pressure • other beta-blockers taken by mouth or used as eye drops, because they belong to the same group of medicines as Timoptol-LA and could have an additive effect. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine. Use in pregnancy Do not use Timopol-LA if you are pregnant unless your doctor considers it necessary. Use in breast-feeding Do not use Timoptol-LA if you are breast-feeding. Timolol may get into your milk. Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine during breast-feeding. Page 3 timoptol-la-uk-20200316 [ISA 2] Driving and using machines After putting your eye drops in your eye, your vision may be blurred for 30 seconds up to 5 minutes. In some patients this may last up to 30 minutes or longer. There are possible side effects associated with Timoptol-LA, such as dizziness, tiredness and changes in your eyesight, such as blurred vision, drooping of the upper eyelid (making the eye stay half closed), double vision which may affect your ability to drive and/or operate machinery. Do not drive and/or operate machinery until you feel well and your vision is clear.