Lertus
Lertus Brand names, Lertus Analogs
Lertus Brand Names Mixture
- Anivy (Benzocaine + Chlorphenesin + Titanium Dioxide + Zinc Oxide)
Lertus Chemical_Formula
C26H40O5
Lertus RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/latanoprost.htm
Lertus fda sheet
Lertus msds (material safety sheet)
Lertus Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Lertus Molecular Weight
432.593 g/mol
Lertus Melting Point
No information avaliable
Lertus H2O Solubility
8 mg/mL
Lertus State
Liquid
Lertus LogP
4.027
Lertus Dosage Forms
Solution
Lertus Indication
For the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Lertus Pharmacology
Latanoprost is an isopropyl ester prodrug which is inactive but which becomes active after hydrolysis to the acid from. Latanoprost opthalmic 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.
Lertus Absorption
Latanoprost is well absorbed through the cornea where the isopropyl ester prodrug is hydrolyzed to the acid form. Peak concentration is reached 2 hrs after topical administration.
Lertus side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include bloodshot eyes and eye irritation.
Lertus Patient Information
http://www.drugs.com/MTM/lactulose.html
Lertus Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
