Probenecid and Timoptic-XE

• Generic Name: probenecid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Benemid

Probenecid is used to treat gout and gouty arthritis. probenecid reduces the amount of uric acid in your body by causing it to be passed in your urine.

Probenecid is also sometimes given together with penicillin antibiotics (including ampicillin, methicillin, oxacillin, cloxacillin, or nafcillin) to make them more effective.

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

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

Timoptic-XE may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.