Description / Application
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin Falpha that is the isopropyl ester prodrug of latanoprost free acid. Used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It has a role as an EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor, an antihypertensive agent, an antiglaucoma drug and a prodrug. It is a triol, an isopropyl ester and a prostaglandins Falpha. It is functionally related to a latanoprost free acid.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Isopropyl (5Z,9a,11a,15R)-9,11,15-trihydroxy-17-phenyl-18,19,20-trinor-prost-5-en-1-oate |
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| Molecular Formula | C26H40O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 432.6 |
| MFCD | MFCD00216074 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | None |
| Precautionary Statements | Notavailable |