A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.

Synonyms: Timolol Maleate, (1:1) Salt, Timolol Hemihydrate, MK 950, L714,465, L-714,465, Optimol, (S)-1-((1,1-Dimethylethyl)amino)-3-((4-(4-morpholinyl)-1,2,5-thiadazol-3-yl)oxy)-2-propanol, Timacar, 0, Timolol Maleate, L 714,465, MK950, Timoptic, Blocadren, Timoptol, 817W3C6175, 2-Propanol, 1-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-3-((4-(4-morpholinyl)-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl)oxy)-, (S)-, P8Y54F701R, MK-950, Timolol