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Dipivefrine

Dipivefrine is a member of a class of pharmaceutical agents known as prodrugs. Dipivefrine is not active itself but is biotransformed in the body to epinephrine. It is used in the treatment of open-angle and secondary glaucoma.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:etsu-works-19206
Date01 January 2007
CreatorsFerslew, Kenneth E.
PublisherDigital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
Source SetsEast Tennessee State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
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SourceETSU Faculty Works

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