Use of timolol in the eye can cause:
A. AV block
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypertension
D. Hypotension
E. Asthma
Ans.
A. AV block; (B) Bradycardia; (D) Hypotension; (E) Asthma :
On topical application of β-blocker on eye, there can occur
significant systemic absorption, producing systemic adverse effects :
• Bronchospasm
• Accentuation of heart block
• Congestive heart failure especially in elderly
• Bradycardia
• Other adverse effects: depression, anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, loss of libido, skin rashes, diarrhoea, nausea.
• Accentuation of heart block
• Congestive heart failure especially in elderly
• Bradycardia
• Other adverse effects: depression, anxiety, confusion, drowsiness, loss of libido, skin rashes, diarrhoea, nausea.
