Eribulin Mesylate and Timoptic Ocumeter Plus

• 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 ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic

Timolol is a beta-blocker that also reduces pressure inside the eye.

Timoptic Ocumeter Plus (for the eyes) is used to treat open-angle glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.

Timoptic Ocumeter Plus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.