Pharmacologic Substance
latanoprost
Brand Names:
Rocklatan; Xalatan; Xelpros
Effect:
Decreased Intraocular Fluid Pressure
May Treat:
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
More Information:
Definitions related to latanoprost:
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A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A prostaglandin F2alpha analogue and a prostanoid selective FP receptor agonist with an ocular hypertensive effect. Latanoprost increases uveoscleral outflow and thereby reduces intraocular pressure.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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