Isosorbide dinitrate and Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Plus

• Generic Name: isosorbide dinitrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dilatrate-SR, Isochron, Isordil, Sorbitrate, Isordil Titradose, ISDN, Isordil Tembids

Isosorbide dinitrate is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Isosorbide dinitrate is used to treat or prevent attacks of chest pain (angina).

Only the sublingual tablet should be used to treat an angina attack that has already begun.

Isosorbide dinitrate regular and extended-release tablets are used to prevent angina attacks but will not treat an angina attack.

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

• Generic Name: timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution, gel forming
• Other Brand Names: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic

Timolol eye drops is used alone or together with other medicines to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker.

Timolol (Timoptic® in Ocudose®) may be used when you are sensitive to the preservative in Timoptic®, benzalkonium chloride, or when you need a preservative free eye drops.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.