Author/Authors :
Gülen, Müge Yunus Emre Devlet Hastanesi - Acil Tıp Kliniği, Turkey , Ay, Mehmet Oğuzhan Adana Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi - Acil Tıp Kliniği, Turkey , Kaplan, Davut Yunus Emre Devlet Hastanesi - Acil Tıp Kliniği, Turkey , Acehan, Selen Mersin Devlet Hastanesi - Acil Tıp Servisi, Turkey , İçme, Ferhat Ankara Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Turkey
Abstract :
Timolol maleate is a non-selective (effective to ß1 and ß2 receptors) is a topical beta blocker drug which is used in the treatment of glaucoma. Besides its topical impact, it may have some systemic side effects. In this paper, we presented a rare case with symptomatic bradycardia and syncope due to the usage of topical timolol maleate. The patients who were thought to be initiated topical beta blocker drugs should be questioned about the presence of heart failure, pulse impairment, arrhythmias, heart block and obstructive lung diseases.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Timolol maleate , bradycardia , syncope , side effect.
