Prostamide agonist
Prostamide receptor agonist
- ↑ uveoscleral outflow
- Lowers intraocular pressure
- Eyelash growth and iris darkening from the same receptor
Drugs with this mechanism (1)
- Bimatoprost — Glaucoma drop acting as a prostamide, not a classic FP agonist; also marketed for eyelash growth.
Self-check
- Which aqueous-outflow route increases with prostamide agonism?
Uveoscleral. - What eyelash effect accompanies prostamide agonism?
Growth.
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