Timoptic-Xe

Migraine, Open-angle glaucoma, Migraine Disorders + 6 more

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Timoptic-Xe

What is Timoptic-Xe

Timolol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Timolol is a medication used to lower pressure in the eyes and treat high blood pressure. It comes in the form of an eye drop solution and tablets. The FDA approved Timolol in 1978, and it is now available from multiple manufacturers. It is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and high blood pressure.

Timoptic

is the brand name

Timoptic-Xe Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Timoptic

Timolol

1978

167

Effectiveness

How Timoptic-Xe Affects Patients

Timolol, when taken as eye drops, quickly reduces pressure in the eyes. When taken as a tablet, it lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and amount of blood pumped by the heart. It also decreases how active the sympathetic nervous system is. The effects usually begin within 20 minutes of application of an eye drop dose, and can last up to 24 hours when taken in a 0.5% or 0.25% dose.

How Timoptic-Xe works in the body

Timolol works by blocking certain receptors in the heart and blood vessels. This reduces the effects of adrenaline, leading to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and reflex orthostatic hypotension. It is unclear how timolol reduces ocular pressure, but it may be related to reducing the flow of aqueous humor in the eye. The reduction of this fluid could be caused by decreasing the blood supply to the ciliary body or interfering with prostaglandin production.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dosage of Timoptic-Xe is contingent upon the declared condition, like Open Angle Glaucoma, necessitating adjunctive or substitution treatment and Ocular Hypertension. The quantity of dosage differs, contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Ophthalmic or Solution, gel forming/drops) featured in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Migraine Disorders

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

Open-angle glaucoma

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

Migraine

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

inadequate response to other therapeutic measures

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

insufficient response to beta-blockers

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

requiring adjunctive or replacement therapy

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

Glaucoma

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

Open Angle Glaucoma

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

Ocular Hypertension

5.0 mg/mL, , 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 6.8 mg/mL, 6.83 mg/mL, 2.56 mg/mL, 5.12 mg/mL, 0.5 %, 0.25 %, 3.4 mg/mL, 0.1 mg/mL

Ophthalmic, Solution - Ophthalmic, Solution, , Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution, gel forming, extended release, Solution, gel forming, extended release - Ophthalmic, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Solution, gel forming / drops - Ophthalmic, Solution, gel forming / drops

Warnings

Timoptic-Xe Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Lung Diseases, Obstructive

Do Not Combine

Sinus Bradycardia

Do Not Combine

Shock, Cardiogenic

Do Not Combine

Atrioventricular Block

Do Not Combine

Asthma

Do Not Combine

Heart Failure

Do Not Combine

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Timolol may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Timoptic-Xe.

Common Timoptic-Xe Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine can be decreased when used in combination with Timolol.

4-Methoxyamphetamine

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of 4-Methoxyamphetamine can be decreased when used in combination with Timolol.

Abediterol

Major

Timolol may decrease the bronchodilatory activities of Abediterol.

Adrafinil

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Adrafinil can be decreased when used in combination with Timolol.

Agrostis gigantea pollen

Major

The risk of a hypersensitivity reaction to Agrostis gigantea pollen is increased when it is combined with Timolol.

Timoptic-Xe Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of timolol for rats is 1028mg/kg and 1137mg/kg in mice. Overdosing on timolol can cause dizziness, headaches, difficulty breathing, slow heart rate, and asthma attack. In severe cases, it can lead to cardiac arrest. If caught in time, the overdose can be treated with dialysis, although this may not be as effective for those with kidney problems.

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Timoptic-Xe Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Timoptic-Xe?

172 active clinical trials are assessing the potential of Timoptic-Xe in providing adjunctive or replacement therapy for those who have inadequate responses to beta-blockers and other therapies.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Open-angle glaucoma

47 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 1

Open Angle Glaucoma

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2

Ocular Hypertension

11 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4

requiring adjunctive or replacement therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

inadequate response to other therapeutic measures

0 Actively Recruiting

Migraine Disorders

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

Migraine

47 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 2, Early Phase 1

Glaucoma

0 Actively Recruiting

insufficient response to beta-blockers

0 Actively Recruiting

Timoptic-Xe Reviews: What are patients saying about Timoptic-Xe?

5

Patient Review

1/28/2014

Timoptic-Xe for Increased Pressure in the Eye

If my Timoptic eye drops are frozen, can I still use this medicine when it is thawed out?
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Patient Q&A Section about timoptic-xe

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Timoptic-XE preservative free?

"TIMOPTIC in OCUDOSE is a preservative-free, sterile solution that should be used immediately after opening for administration to one or both eyes."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between Timoptol and Timoptol-XE?

"Although Timoptol-XE and Timoptol have similar safety profiles, Timoptol-XE may not reduce heart rate as much as Timoptol."

Answered by AI

What are Timoptic-XE used for?

"Timoptic-XE (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is a beta-blocker that is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. Timoptic-XE is available as a generic drug."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between TIMOPTIC and Timoptic-XE?

"Timoptic is a liquid solution that comes in a multiuse bottle. Timoptic in Ocudose is a liquid solution that comes in a single-use vial. Timoptic-XE is a gel-forming solution, which is a liquid solution that turns into gel in your eye."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Timoptic-Xe

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Brain Stimulation for Vision Impairment

18+
All Sexes
Waterloo, Canada

This pilot clinical trial evaluates whether non-invasive brain stimulation improves the orientation and mobility (O\&M) skills of individuals with constricted visual fields in both eyes. The study is composed of three visits. The first visit is meant to confirm eligibility by performing a few clinical tests. Eligible participants will then complete two additional visits, one in which they receive active stimulation, and one in which they receive placebo (sham) stimulation. Stimulation will be administered in a randomized, double-blind order. To evaluate improvement, various measures of O\&M performance will be assessed on a standardized obstacle course featuring static natural and artificial obstacles at defined intervals after the intervention. We hypothesize that the application of brain stimulation to region of the brain responsible for visual processing will improve the orientation and mobility skills of individuals with binocular constricted visual fields immediately following stimulation, and the results will inform the design of a future, larger-scale study.

Waitlist Available
Device

University of Waterloo, School of Optometry and Vision Science

Benjamin Thompson, PhD

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LLM-Based Education for Glaucoma

18+
All Sexes
Palo Alto, CA

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a large language model (LLM)-based audiovisual educational tool improves the test time and reliability of standard automated perimetry (SAP) using the SITA Standard 24-2 protocol in English-speaking glaucoma patients. Glaucoma is a disease that can lead to blindness if not properly monitored and treated. One of the most important tests for glaucoma is the visual field (VF) test, which checks how well a person can see in different directions. However, this test is difficult for many patients to perform correctly, especially if they don't fully understand how it works. Unreliable test results can lead to repeated visits, wasted time, and incorrect treatment decisions. This study is testing whether a computer-based educational tool, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can help patients better understand the VF test before taking it. The study team want to see if this helps make the test results more reliable. The goal is to improve the quality of care while reducing the burden on patients and clinic staff. The LLMs will be used as an educational tool only, not for the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Byers Eye Institute

Robert T Chang, MD

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App-based Breathing Program for Migraine

18+
All Sexes
Phoenix, AZ

Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders, characterized by recurrent headaches, sensitivity to light and movement, nausea, and autonomic dysregulation. Although mind-body interventions like biofeedback have shown their efficacy, they remain underutilized due to barriers such as transportation, time constraints, lack of awareness, stigma, and cost. A targeted approach to enhancing HRV is HRV biofeedback (HRVB), a technique using visual or auditory feedback to help people regulate HRV through slow-paced breathing and positive emotional regulation to promote ANS balance and emotional resilience. Investigators will conduct a remotely delivered pilot RCT of an 8-week, 10 min/day, novel app-based HRVB intervention compared to a sham control intervention (matching intervention time and attention with no biofeedback component) in adult with chronic migraine. Investigators hypothesize data collected from the study will: a) support the feasibility and acceptability of the remotely delivered app-based HRVB intervention among adults with chronic migraine, and b) provide insights into refining the intervention by examining patterns of change in migraine and psychological outcomes from pre- to post-intervention.

Waitlist Available
Online Trial

Arizona State University

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Graft Selection for Glaucoma Surgery

18 - 110
All Sexes
Edmonton, Canada

Glaucoma refers to a group of progressive optic neuropathies that lead to permanent vision loss. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. In 2020, it was estimated to affect 76 million individuals worldwide, with projections indicating this number will rise to 111.8 million by 2040. In Canada, glaucoma affects an estimated 2.7-7.5% of individuals over the age of 50, contributing substantially to the national disease burden. This condition is linked to damage of the optic nerve due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP; raised eye pressure), which results in the loss of retinal ganglion cells. Therefore, most of the treatments are guided towards reducing the IOP either via using laser, medications or surgery. Glaucoma surgery is typically reserved for cases where IOP remains uncontrolled while on maximum tolerated medical therapy and/or where glaucoma progression warrants surgery. The goal of many glaucoma surgeries is to divert aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space, therefore reducing intraocular pressure. The device used for this purpose are the PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt (Glaukos Corporation, Laguna Hills, CA, USA) (the documents will interchangeably use terms "stent" and "shunt" to refer to these devices in the text below). The device is implanted using the ab externo approach to channel fluid from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival/subtenon space. To reduce postoperative fibrosis and inhibit fibroblast activity that could obstruct flow and lead to device failure, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) or mitomycin C (MMC) are administered. Additionally, a double-layered closure of conjunctiva and Tenon's is performed to minimize Tenon's migration and blockage of tenon the stents. Despite these measures, stent encapsulation and failure are still too common requiring revisions and bleb needling in 2-20% of cases within the first 12 months of follow-up. This project will involve a series of studies evaluating graft selection in PreserFlo MicroShunt implantation, focusing on donor sclera, cornea, and pericardium as patch graft materials. First, the investigators will conduct a prospective, randomized study comparing clinical outcomes between these graft types. Outcomes of interest will include surgical success rates, post-operative hypotony, tube erosion, conjunctival complications, infection, and overall device longevity. Donor sclera has long been used as a patch graft in glaucoma drainage device surgery and is associated with low erosion rates and reliable long-term results. Corneal tissue is increasingly used due to its transparency and availability through eye banks, with demonstrated safety in ocular surface reconstruction and tube coverage. Pericardium is another durable, biocompatible option, historically applied in both cardiovascular and ocular surgery, and has shown effectiveness as a patch graft in glaucoma drainage implants. This comparison will extend to both primary implantation and revision surgeries, recognizing the high clinical relevance of graft performance in complex cases. Building on these results, the investigators will then perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of graft strategies, incorporating surgical time, post-operative management, complication rates, and need for re-operation. An economic model will be developed to evaluate costs and resource utilization associated with each material, providing valuable data for policy and surgical decision-making. Finally, the investigators will conduct a patient-reported outcome (PRO) study to assess patient comfort and satisfaction with different grafts. Surveys will evaluate domains such as foreign body sensation, cosmesis, and overall satisfaction at key time points (immediate post-operative period, 1 week, 3 weeks, and 3 months). These results will highlight the patient perspective, an often underrepresented but critical factor in surgical innovation. Together, these studies will comprehensively assess graft selection from surgical, economic, and patient-centered perspectives, informing evidence-based practice in glaucoma care.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The Royal Alexandra Hospital

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Embolization for Migraine

18 - 80
All Sexes
Baltimore, MD

This study is to test the safety and feasibility of a procedure called embolization of the middle meningeal arteries (MMA), using a product called Onyx. Embolization creates a plug in the arteries. MMA embolization with Onyx is not approved for use in patients with migraines, but is currently used in patients with subdural hematomas. The FDA is allowing the use of Onyx in this study. It is thought that by using Onyx to block the middle meningeal arteries, the amount of migraine-causing substances which are released into the brain's bloodstream will be reduced. The company that manufactures Onyx, Medtronic, is providing the supplies for this study. Participants will be in the study for about 8 months after enrolling, including 6 months of follow up after the procedure. The participants will be asked to complete a daily headache diary and continue the participant's regular migraine medications. Participants will also have several clinic visits and be asked to provide blood samples for research.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Risheng Xu, MD, PhD

Medtronic

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