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