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Unoprostone


Unoprostone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-(3-oxodecyl) cyclopentyl]hept-5-enoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	120373-36-6 120373-24-2 (isopropyl)
ATC code	S01EE02
PubChem	5311236
Chemical data
Formula	C₂₂H₃₈O₅
Mol. mass	382.534 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
Routes	Topical (eye drops)

Unoprostone (INN) is a prostaglandin analogue. Its isopropyl ester, unoprostone isopropyl, is marketed under the trade name Rescula for the management of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

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