Description
Latanoprost is a prostaglandin Falpha that is the isopropyl ester prodrug of latanoprost free acid. Used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It has a role as an antiglaucoma drug, an antihypertensive agent, an EC 4.2.1.1 (carbonic anhydrase) inhibitor and a prodrug. It is a prostaglandins Falpha, a triol and an isopropyl ester. It is functionally related to a latanoprost free acid.