Xalatan Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Latanoprost

Xalatan Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Latanoprost

DESCRIPTION

Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F_2a analogue. Its chemical name is isopropyl-(Z)-7[(1R, 2R, 3R, 5S)3, 5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl]cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoate. Its molecular formula is C₂₆H₄₀O₅ and its molecular weight is 432.58.

Latanoprost is a colorless to slightly yellow oil which is very soluble in acetonitrile and freely soluble in acetone, ethanol, ethyl acetate, isopropanol, methanol, and octanol. It is practically insoluble in water.

Xalatan sterile ophthalmic solution is supplied as sterile, isotonic, buffered aqueous solution of latanoprost with a pH of approximately 6.7 and an osmolality of approximately 267 mOsmol/kg. Each ml of Xalatan contains 50 mcg of latanoprost. Benzalkonium chloride, 0.02% is added as a preservative. Inactive Ingredients: Sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, disodium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, and water for injection. One drop contains approximately 1.5 mcg of latanoprost.