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Drug profile · INN

latanoprost

latanoprost (APO-LATANOPROST) is a prostanoid fp receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved TGA: approved Sensory organs (S01) S01EE01
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
News articles 1
Drug details — latanoprost

Quick answer

latanoprost (APO-LATANOPROST) is a prostanoid fp receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN latanoprost
Brand APO-LATANOPROST
Mechanism Prostanoid FP receptor agonist
Target Prostaglandin F2-alpha receptor
Therapeutic class Sensory organs (S01)
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation EMULSION
ATC code S01EE01

Mechanism of action

Prostanoid FP receptor agonist

Primary target: Prostaglandin F2-alpha receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. LA/BRP/02/25 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Androgenetic alopecia
  2. Latanoprost Unknown · First People's Hospital · Ocular Hypertension

Related & competitor drugs

  1. aflibercept Sensory organs (S01)
  2. atropine sulfate Sensory organs (S01)
  3. bimatoprost Sensory organs (S01)
  4. carboprost tromethamine Prostanoid FP receptor agonist
  5. atropine Sensory organs (S01)
  6. brinzolamide Sensory organs (S01)

Frequently asked questions

What is latanoprost?

latanoprost (APO-LATANOPROST) is a prostanoid fp receptor agonist. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for latanoprost?

APO-LATANOPROST is a marketed brand name for latanoprost. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of latanoprost?

latanoprost has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.