Conclusion: Timolol significantly affects the cardiopulmonary status. Therefore, we could
advice the assessment of cardiopulmonary status mandatory in patients receiving topical …

AIM To investigate respiratory and cardiovascular side effects in elderly people in the first 12
months after commencing topical β antagonists. METHODS 40 patients (mean age 74 years) …

Fifty-two elderly glaucomatous patients, without a history of asthma or obstructive airways
disease, who were using topical timolol for control of intraocular pressure were recruited …

Purpose To evaluate the effect of timolol maleate solution or gel forming solution versus
placebo on pulmonary function in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular …

We conducted a case-control study to measure the risk of pulmonary side effects following
the use of topical glaucoma medications, particularly the [beta] blockers, and to identify …

We conducted a case-control study to measure the risk of pulmonary side effects following
the use of topical glaucoma nedications, particularly the (3 blockers, and to identify patients …

Purpose: To investigate the respiratory and cardiovascular effects of switching therapy from
topical timolol 0.5% to latanoprost 0.005% in elderly patients with glaucoma. Methods …

Systemic effects of two topical B adrenergic blocking agents, carteolol and metipranolol,
recently introduced in the treatment of open angle chronic glaucoma, were investigated in …

Purpose: To investigate the use of topical ocular anti-glaucoma medications by
glaucomatous patients with obstructive pulmonary disease and their effect on related …

Background: β–adrenergic antagonists are the most commonly prescribed drugs for
glaucoma. However, these drugs can be absorbed into the systemic circulation through the …