blocadren

Frequently asked questions

What does Blocadren treat?

Blocadren (Timolol Maleate) may be used to treat angina pectoris, open-angle glaucoma, heart failure, hypertension, myocardial infarction, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Blocadren work?

Blocadren is a beta-adrenergic blocker. Beta-blockers block adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline from acting on beta-adrenergic receptors, mainly in the heart. This slows the heart rate, reduces how forcefully the heart contracts, and lowers blood pressure, easing the workload on the heart.

How is Blocadren rated?

pharmaranks gives Blocadren a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Blocadren cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.06 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Blocadren?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Blocadren. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Blocadren?

Blocadren is marketed by Merck. You can see Merck's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Blocadren a brand-name or generic drug?

Blocadren is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Timolol Maleate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Timolol Maleate are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Blocadren available over the counter?

No. Blocadren is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Blocadren come in?

Blocadren is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Blocadren?

Blocadren is classified as beta-adrenergic blocker, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Blocadren FDA-registered?

Blocadren is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018017. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Blocadren been recalled by the FDA?

Blocadren has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Blocadren safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Blocadren a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.