Respiratory Arrest following First Dose of Timolol Ophthalmic Solution

摘要: Within 30 minutes of the administration his first dose timolol ophthalmic solution, a 67-year-old man with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease experienced severe dyspnea leading to respiratory arrest. He recovered after endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. Patients bronchospastic who are candidates for therapy solution should receive their under medical supervision have continued close follow-up as long they timolol.