Bimatoprost
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈmæt.əˌpɹɑst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bimatoprost is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A prostaglandin analog C₂₅H₃₇NO₄ used topically to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (as in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma) and promote the growth of longer and thicker eyelashes. It is marketed under the trademarks Latisse and Lumigan.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analog C₂₅H₃₇NO₄ used topically to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (as in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma) and promote the growth of longer and thicker eyelashes. It is marketed under the trademarks Latisse and Lumigan.
Example Sentences
Some of the products contained small amounts of bimatoprost, an ingredient in the anti-glaucoma drug Lumigan, which is manufactured by Allergan.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include latanoprost, limaprost, butaprost, tafluprost, travoprost, brimonidine.
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