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Latanoprost



Latanoprost
Systematic (IUPAC) name
propan-2-yl 7-[3,5-dihydroxy-2- (3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-pentyl) -cyclopentyl] hept-5-enoate
Identifiers
CAS number	130209-82-4
ATC code	S01EE01
PubChem	60798
DrugBank	APRD01065
Chemical data
Formula	C₂₆H₄₀O₅
Mol. mass	432.593 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	17 minutes
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	Topical (eye drops)

Latanoprost (pronounced la-TA-noe-prost) ophthalmic solution is a topical medication used for controlling the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure. It is a prostaglandin analogue that works by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes.

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It is also known by the brand name of Xalatan manufactured by Pfizer.

Side effects

Possible side effects:

May cause reddening of the eyes (hyperemia)
May cause blurred vision;
May cause eyelid redness;
May permanently darken eyelashes;
May cause eye discomfort;
May eventually cause permanent darkening of the iris to brown (heterochromia);
May cause a temporary burning sensation during use.
May cause thickening of the eyelashes.
Rarely, herpes simplex keratitis.

v • d • e Ophthalmologicals: antiglaucoma preparations and miotics (S01E)
Sympathomimetics	Apraclonidine • Brimonidine • Clonidine • Dipivefrine • Epinephrine
Parasympathomimetics	Aceclidine • Acetylcholine • Carbachol • Demecarium • Echothiophate • Stigmine (Fluostigmine, Neostigmine, Physostigmine) • Paraoxon • Pilocarpine
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors	Acetazolamide • Brinzolamide • Diclofenamide • Dorzolamide • Methazolamide
Beta blocking agents	Befunolol • Betaxolol • Carteolol • Levobunolol • Metipranolol • Timolol
Prostaglandin analogues	Bimatoprost • Latanoprost • Travoprost • Unoprostone
Other agents	Dapiprazole • Guanethidine

v • d • e Eicosanoids: prostaglandins
Endogenous/series 2	D₂ - E₂ (Dinoprostone) - H₂ - I₂ (Prostacyclin)
Prostaglandin analogues	Alprostadil - Beraprost - Bimatoprost - Carboprost - Enprostil - Iloprost - Latanoprost - Misoprostol - Travoprost - Treprostinil