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Mechanism of action of timolol is ?

A
Nonselective beta blocker
B
Nonselective alpha blocker
C
Selective beta 1 blocker
D
Selective beta 2 blocker
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Nonselective beta blocker Timolol is a non selective beta blocker (betal + beta 2). Thus when it is used in the treatment of glaucoma it can precipitate an attack of asthma by blocking beta 2 receptors.

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