Fastum
Fastum Brand names, Fastum Analogs
Fastum Brand Names Mixture
- Anivy (Benzocaine + Chlorphenesin + Titanium Dioxide + Zinc Oxide)
Fastum Chemical_Formula
C26H40O5
Fastum RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/latanoprost.htm
Fastum fda sheet
Fastum msds (material safety sheet)
Fastum Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Fastum Molecular Weight
432.593 g/mol
Fastum Melting Point
No information avaliable
Fastum H2O Solubility
8 mg/mL
Fastum State
Liquid
Fastum LogP
4.027
Fastum Dosage Forms
Solution
Fastum Indication
For the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Fastum 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.
Fastum 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.
Fastum side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include bloodshot eyes and eye irritation.
Fastum Patient Information
http://www.drugs.com/MTM/lactulose.html
Fastum Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
