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.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ETSU/oai:dc.etsu.edu:etsu-works-19206 |
Date | 01 January 2007 |
Creators | Ferslew, Kenneth E. |
Publisher | Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University |
Source Sets | East Tennessee State University |
Detected Language | English |
Type | text |
Source | ETSU Faculty Works |
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