Pharmacologic Substance
travoprost
Brand Names:
Travatan
Effect:
Decreased Intraocular Fluid Pressure
May Treat:
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
More Information:
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Definitions related to travoprost:
  • A cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • A synthetic lipophilic isopropyl ester prodrug of the active compound travoprost free acid, a prostaglandin F2alpha analog with anti-glaucoma property. Upon administration, travoprost is hydrolysed to a free acid by corneal esterases, and then selectively stimulating the prostaglandin F (FP prostanoid) receptor, thereby increasing the uveoscleral outflow which leads to a reduction in intra-ocular pressure.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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