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treatment with brimonidine/timolol

Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Brimonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker; together they reduce intraocular pressure through different pathways to treat glaucoma.

Brimonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker; together they reduce intraocular pressure through different pathways to treat glaucoma. Used for Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension.

At a glance

Generic nametreatment with brimonidine/timolol
SponsorAristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Drug classAlpha-2 adrenergic agonist / Beta-blocker combination
TargetAlpha-2 adrenergic receptor; Beta-1 and Beta-2 adrenergic receptors
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOphthalmology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Brimonidine stimulates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors to decrease aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral outflow. Timolol blocks beta-adrenergic receptors to reduce aqueous humor production. The combination provides additive intraocular pressure-lowering effects with complementary mechanisms of action.

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