All of the following conditions are contraindicated or likely to worsen in a case of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, when treated with Timolol maleate 0.5% eye drops, except: (A) Hypeension, (B) Hypercholesterolemia, (C) Depression, (D) Bronchial asthma
Answer is A. A i.e. Hypeension Topical nonselective f3 blockers (e.g. timolol) are contraindicated in asthma Q, COPD, CHF, sinus bradycardia & AV blocks; where as selective (31 blockers (e.g. betaxolol) are C/I in sinus bradycardia & atrioventricular blocks only.