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latanoprost

under Prostaglandins F, Synthetic
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More on Prostaglandins F, Synthetic Definition: Analogs or derivatives of prostaglandins F that do not occur naturally in the body. They do not include the product of the chemical synthesis of hormonal PGF.  DF: PGF SYN    Other names Prostaglandin F Analogs; PGF Synthetic; Synthetic, PGF; Analogues, Prostaglandin F; Analogs, Prostaglandin F; Synthetic Prostaglandins F; Prostaglandin F Analogues
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
latanoprost [ PHXA41,Pfizer brand of latanoprost,PhXA34,Xalatan ]
  structure given in first source; PHXA34 is the 15(R,S) form 		130209-82-4 Isopropyl (Z)-7-((1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-((3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl)cyclopentyl)-5-heptenoate  *Prostaglandins F, Synthetic Intraocular Pressure/drug effects Neuroprotective Agents
Pharma Action Antihypertensive Agents 		Arch Ophthalmol 1991;109(11):1564 XALATAN; LATANOPROST

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