Which anti glaucoma drug is safe in asthmatic patient?

1. Timolol
2. Betaxolol
3. Propranolol
4. Nadolol

KDT 7E/P 153

• Betaxolol is a cardioselective beta blocker that can be used topically for Glaucoma in bronchial asthma patients
• Timolol is a non-cardioselective beta blocker that can be used topically for Glaucoma but it is contraindicated in bronchial asthma patients as it may cause bronchoconstriction due to beta 2 blockade
• Propranolol and nadolol  non-cardioselective beta blockers not used in glaucoma