Term Name: tafluprost
Synonyms: isopropyl (5Z)-7-{(1R,2R,3R,5S)-2-[(1E)-3,3-difluoro-4-phenoxybut-1-en-1-yl]-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl}hept-5-enoate, tafluprost, Zioptan
Definition: A prostaglandin Falpha that is prostaglandin F2alpha in which the carboxylic acid function has been converted to the corresponding isopropyl ester and the 3-hydroxy-1-octenyl side-chain is substituted by 3,3-difluoro-4-phenoxybut-1-enyl. Used for treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66899]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: isopropyl ester organofluorine compound prostaglandins Falpha
has_functional_parent: prostaglandin F2alpha
has_role: prostaglandin receptor agonist