Monday, November 3, 2014

Bimatoprost applied to the eyes


Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analog/prodrug used topically (as eye drops) to control the progression of glaucoma and in the management of ocular hypertension. It reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing the outflow of aqueous fluid from the eyes. In December 2008, the indication to lengthen eyelashes was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); the cosmetic formulation of bimatoprost is sold as Latisse. In 2008-2011, at least three case series suggested that bimatoprost has the ability to reduce adipose (fat) tissue..
Treating increased pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension) and open-angle glaucoma.
Bimatoprost drops is a prostaglandin analog. It works to lower pressure in the eye by increasing fluid drainage from the eye.

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