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Drug profile · INN

timolol

timolol (TIMOPTOL) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Mundipharma Pty Limited. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 1
Drug details — timolol

Quick answer

timolol (TIMOPTOL) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Mundipharma Pty Limited. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN timolol
Brand TIMOPTOL
Mechanism Beta-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist
Target Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SOLUTION/DROPS

Mechanism of action

Beta-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist

Primary target: Beta-1 adrenergic receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. 192024-092 Phase 3 · AbbVie Deutschland GmbH · Ocular hypertension, Open-angle glaucoma
  2. Timolol Phase 3 · Pfizer · Glaucoma
  3. 61186372NSC2007 Phase 2 · Janssen-Cilag International N.V · EGFR-mutated Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Canc
  4. EyeD-010-003 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Glaucoma

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Frequently asked questions

What is timolol?

timolol (TIMOPTOL) is a beta-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist. Associated with Mundipharma Pty Limited. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for timolol?

TIMOPTOL is a marketed brand name for timolol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of timolol?

timolol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.