Methyl aminolevulinate Topical application and Timoptic in Ocudose

• Generic Name: methyl aminolevulinate topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Metvixia

Methyl aminolevulinate is used with photodynamic therapy (light treatment) to treat actinic keratosis (AK) on the face and scalp. Actinic keratoses are skin lesions or growths in areas where the skin has been exposed to the sun. AK normally occurs in older patients with light-colored skin. Methyl aminolevulinate is only used for AK skin lesions that are thin and light in color.

Methyl aminolevulinate is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• 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.

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

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