Dipivefrine

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Dipivefrine
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Systematic (IUPAC) name
[2-(2,2-dimethylpropanoyloxy)-4- (1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)- phenyl] 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
Clinical data
Pregnancy
category
  • US: B (No risk in non-human studies)
Identifiers
CAS Number 52365-63-6
ATC code S01EA02 (WHO)
PubChem CID 3105
DrugBank APRD00930
ChemSpider 2994
Chemical data
Formula C19H29NO5
Molar mass 351.437 g/mol[[Script error: No such module "String".]]
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Dipivefrine is a prodrug of epinephrine used to treat glaucoma. It is available as ophthalmic solution. It causes vasoconstriction, decreased aqueous humor production, and decreases intraoccular pressure. It is converted to epinephrine upon penetration of the cornea.

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Sympathomimetics
Apraclonidine • Brimonidine • Clonidine • Dipivefrine • Epinephrine
Parasympathomimetics
muscarinic/nicotinic
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors/
(sulfonamides)
Beta blocking agents
Prostaglandin analogues (F2α)
Other agents

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