Travoprost

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic lipophilic isopropyl ester prodrug of the active compound travoprost free acid, a prostaglandin F2alpha analog with anti-glaucoma property. Upon administration, travoprost is hydrolysed to a free acid by corneal esterases, and then selectively stimulating the prostaglandin F (FP prostanoid) receptor, thereby increasing the uveoscleral outflow which leads to a reduction in intra-ocular pressure.

**Synonyms:** - 5-Heptenoic Acid, 7-((1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-((1E,3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)-1-butenyl)cyclopentyl)-, 1-methylethyl Ester,(5Z)- - AL-6221 - TRAVOPROST - Travatan Z