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timolol [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
26839-75-8
CAS number
C13H24N4O3S
formula, see observation
CONT

Timolol is prescribed to lower blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to reduce angina attacks (angina pectoris), and to stabilize irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias).

OBS

Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Blocadren.

OBS

Chemical formula: C13H24N4O3S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
26839-75-8
CAS number
C13H24N4O3S
formula, see observation
CONT

Le timolol est un bêta-bloquant utilisé par voie orale dans le traitement de l’hypertension artérielle (entre autres) et par voie oculaire dans le traitement du glaucome et de l’hypertonie intraoculaire.

OBS

Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Blocadren.

OBS

Formule chimique : C13H24N4O3S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
26839-75-8
CAS number
C13H24N4O3S
formula, see observation
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