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Unoprostone

Generic Name
Unoprostone
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H38O5
CAS Number
120373-36-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6X4F561V3W
Background

Unoprostone isopropyl is a prostaglandin analogue. Ophthalmic Solution 0.15% is a synthetic docosanoid. Unoprostone isopropyl has the chemical name isopropyl (+)-(Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5 dihydroxy-2-(3-oxodecyl)cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoate.

The main indication of Unoprostane is treatment of glucoma.

Indication

For the lowering of intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are intolerant of other intraocular pressure lowering medications or insufficiently responsive (failed to achieve target IOP determined after multiple measurements over time) to another intraocular pressure lowering medication.

Associated Conditions
Ocular Hypertension, Open Angle Glaucoma (OAG)
Associated Therapies
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