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    This clinical medication worksheet summarizes information about Timolol-maleate eye drops. It lists the generic and trade names, classification as a beta-blocker, dose of 0.5% eye drops administered 1 drop in the right eye, and the route as topical ophthalmic. The onset of action is unknown, duration of effect is 12-24 hours, and it is used to treat glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor formation and intraocular pressure. Nursing implications focus on potential contraindications like hypersensitivity, common side effects of eye irritation and dryness, and teaching the patient to keep the eye closed after administration.

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    This clinical medication worksheet summarizes information about Timolol-maleate eye drops. It lists the generic and trade names, classification as a beta-blocker, dose of 0.5% eye drops administered 1 drop in the right eye, and the route as topical ophthalmic. The onset of action is unknown, duration of effect is 12-24 hours, and it is used to treat glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor formation and intraocular pressure. Nursing implications focus on potential contraindications like hypersensitivity, common side effects of eye irritation and dryness, and teaching the patient to keep the eye closed after administration.

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    Drug Timoptic Eye Drops

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    This clinical medication worksheet summarizes information about Timolol-maleate eye drops. It lists the generic and trade names, classification as a beta-blocker, dose of 0.5% eye drops administered 1 drop in the right eye, and the route as topical ophthalmic. The onset of action is unknown, duration of effect is 12-24 hours, and it is used to treat glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor formation and intraocular pressure. Nursing implications focus on potential contraindications like hypersensitivity, common side effects of eye irritation and dryness, and teaching the patient to keep the eye closed after administration.

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    Clinical Medication Worksheet

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

    Timolol- Timoptic Beta-blocker 0.5% 1 gtts R GHS


    maleate eye
    Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
    solutions:
    1-2 hrs unknown 12-24 hrs NA
    Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
    Why Med ordered: Contraindications/warnings/interactions:
    Hypersensitivity
    Glaucoma
    Common side effects:

    Mechanism of action and indications: Eye irritation, pain, dryness


    Decreases formation of aqueous humor resulting in
    decreased intraocular pressure.

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine:
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically):
    unknown
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication:
    Keep out of direct light and after administration keep eye
    closed 1-2 minutes. Don’t touch eye with dropper.

    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation


    (Pre-administration) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess for conjunctivitis, decrease visual med?
    acuity. Burning or rashes of the eye Periodic ophthalmology
    exams are essential to assess
    pressure

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