Fixapost Special Precautions

Fixapost can be used in adult men and women (including the elderly), but is not recommended for use if the patient is less than 18 years of age.
Before prescribing Fixapost, be advised if patient has now or has had in the past: coronary heart disease (symptoms can include chest pain or tightness, breathlessness or choking), heart failure, low blood pressure; disturbances of heart rate such as slow heartbeat; breathing problems, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; poor blood circulation disease (such as Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome); diabetes as timolol may mask signs and symptoms of low blood sugar; overactivity of the thyroid gland as timolol may mask signs and symptoms; patient is about to have any kind of eye surgery (including cataract surgery) or has had any kind of eye surgery in the past; patient suffers from eye problems (such as eye pain, eye irritation, eye inflammation or blurred vision); patient suffers from dry eyes; patient wears contact lenses (he/she can still use Fixapost but follow the instructions for contact lens wearers in Dosage & Administration); patient suffers from angina (particularly a type known as Prinzmetal angina); patient suffers from severe allergic reactions that would usually require hospital treatment; patient suffered or is currently suffering from a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Patient must tell the doctor before having an operation that he/she is using Fixapost as timolol may change effects of some medicines used during anaesthesia.
Fixapost contains macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate (derived from castor oil) which may cause skin reactions.
Driving and using machines: When using Fixapost the vision may become blurred for a short time. If this happens, patient must not drive or use any tools or machines until the vision becomes clear again.