Levobunolol
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Clinical data | |
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Trade names | Betagan |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a686011 |
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Routes of administration | Topical (eye drops) |
ATC code | S01ED03 (WHO) |
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Pharmacokinetic data | |
Biological half-life | 20 hours |
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CAS Number |
47141-42-4 ![]() |
PubChem (CID) | 39468 |
IUPHAR/BPS | 570 |
DrugBank |
DB01210 ![]() |
ChemSpider |
36089 ![]() |
UNII |
G6317AOI7K ![]() |
KEGG |
D08115 ![]() |
ChEBI |
CHEBI:6438 ![]() |
ChEMBL |
CHEMBL1201237 ![]() |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C17H25NO3 |
Molar mass | 291.385 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Levobunolol (AK-Beta, Liquifilm, Betegan) is a non-selective beta blocker. It is used topically to manage glaucoma.
References
- Ishibashi T, Yokoi N, Kinoshita S (2003). "Comparison of the effects of topical levobunolol and timolol solution on the human ocular surface.". Cornea. 22 (8): 709–15. doi:10.1097/00003226-200311000-00001. PMID 14576520.
- Ogasawara H, Yoshida A, Fujio N, Konno S, Ishiko S (1999). "[Effect of topical levobunolol on retinal, optic nerve head, and choroidal circulation in normal volunteers]". Nippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi. 103 (7): 544–50. PMID 10443129.
- Leung M, Grunwald J (1997). "Short-term effects of topical levobunolol on the human retinal circulation.". Eye. 11 (3): 371–6. doi:10.1038/eye.1997.78. PMID 9373479.
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