Bimatoprost, CAS #155206-00-1 opthamolic solution has been known for being effectual at lowering intraocular pressure in adult patients. A new benefit of Bimatoprost has stolen the pharmaceutical headlines, however, with the advent of Latisse, for treating hypotrichosis of the eyelashes. Touted by long time movie star and model Brooke Shields, Latisse is recommended for[…]
Bimatoprost Lower Intraocular Pressure and Increases Eyelash Growth
Drug Research & Development API, OTC and Compounding Product, Prostaglandin Tags: intraocular pressureprostaglandin May 11, 2015
Prostaglandin Analogue Latanoprost Indicated as Glaucoma Treatment
Drug Research & Development API, OTC and Compounding Product, Prostaglandin Tags: glaucomalatanoprostophthalmicprostaglandin Feb 05, 2015
As the most commonly prescribed treatment for glaucoma, Latanoprost has taken the pharmaceutical headlines by storm with the latest study data revelations. At the end of December 2014 The Lancet published remarkable study results indicating that the use of Latanoprost reduced the risk of glaucoma by over 50 percent when taken for two years’ time.[…]
Treprostinil Alleviates Pulmonary Hypertension Symptoms
Antithrombotic, Cardiovascular Agent, Drug Research & Development API, Prostaglandin Tags: hypertensionPAHprostaglandin Oct 18, 2011
Patients with pulmonary hypertension can look at Treprostinil and breathe a sigh of relief. For years, this type of hypertension has been managed by a limited choice of treatment options such as oxygen, vasodilators and prostaglandins. These two treatment options are used to “open up” the arteries which results in reduced pressure in the blood[…]
Iloprost favors the quitters in the battle against lung cancer
Antithrombotic, Cardiovascular Agent, Drug Research & Development API, Prostaglandin Tags: antihypertensiveprostaglandinWHO Oct 05, 2011
In a world where about a third of the adult male in the global population smokes, it’s tough not to take notice of its negative impact on the society as a whole. According to the WHO, if the smoking trends do not ease up, one in every 6 adults will die of smoking-related illness (e.g.[…]
Prostaglandins: What are they and how do they work?
Glossary, Prostaglandin Tags: prostaglandin Jul 13, 2011
A prostaglandin is any member of a group of lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids and have important functions in the animal body. Every prostaglandin contains 20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring. They are mediators and have a variety of strong physiological effects, such as regulating the contraction and relaxation of[…]
