Eribulin Mesylate and Timolol

• Generic Name: eribulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Halaven

Treatment of metastatic breast cancer in patients who have previously received at least 2 chemotherapeutic regimens, including an anthracycline and a taxane, in either the adjuvant or metastatic setting.

There is no generally accepted standard of care for management of advanced and heavily pretreated anthracycline- and taxane-refractory metastatic breast cancer. Some clinicians recommend individualizing therapy based on factors such as patient’s disease stage and tumor type, performance status, quality of life, preferences, treatment history (e.g., toxicity), underlying medical conditions, and expected benefits and risks of each option.

• Generic Name: timolol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Blocadren

Timolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Timolol is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Timolol is sometimes given with other blood pressure medication.

Timolol is also used to lower the risk of death after a heart attack, or to lower the risk of having another heart attack.

Timolol is also used to prevent migraine headaches.

Timolol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.