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tafluprost
Mechanism of action:
- fluorinated analog of prostaglandin F2-alpha
- prostaglandin F2-alpha receptor agonists are throught to reduce intraocular pressure by increasing uveosceral outflow [2]
Specific
tafluprost ophthalmic (Zioptan)
General
prostaglandin analog; prostanoid
Database Correlations
PUBCHEM correlations
References
- FDA News Release: Feb 14, 2012
FDA approves Zioptan to treat elevated eye pressure
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm291966.htm
- Zioptan prescribing information
Merck Sharp & Dohme
http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/z/zioptan/zioptan_pi.pdf