Term Name: | travoprost |
---|---|
Synonyms: | isopropyl (Z)-7-((1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-{(1E,3R)-3-hydroxy-4-[(alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-m-tolyl)oxy]-1-butenyl}cyclopentyl)-5-heptenoate, propan-2-yl (5Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-{(1E,3R)-3-hydroxy-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]but-1-en-1-yl}cyclopentyl]hept-5-enoate, Travatan, Travatan Z, travoprost, travoprostum |
Definition: | The isopropyl ester of prostaglandin F2alpha in which the pentyl group is replaced by a 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxymethyl group. A synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2alpha, ophthalmic solutions of travoprost are used as a topical medication for controlling the progression of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure. It is a pro-drug; the isopropyl ester group is hydrolysed by esterases in the cornea to the biologically active free acid, fluprostenol. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:746859] ( EBI ) |