levobunolol

Also known as (-)-bunolol, Ak-beta®, BRN 1887243, L-bunolol, Liquifilm®, W-6421A, (S)-5-(3-((1,1-dimethylethyl)amino)-2-hydroxypropoxy)-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone

Levobunolol (trade names AKBeta, Betagan, Vistagan, among others) is a non-selective beta blocker. It is used topically in the form of eye drops to manage ocular hypertension (high pressure in the eye) and open-angle glaucoma.

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Vinony's link graph records 611 inbound references to levobunolol, and connects out to propranolol, beta blocker and biological half-life.

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Research

314 papers

Levobunolol.2006
Levobunolol-imprinted polymer: a theoretical study.Journal of molecular modeling · 2023
Levobunolol for the long-term treatment of glaucoma.General pharmacology · 1986
Ocular levobunolol. A review of its pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and therapeutic efficacy.Drugs · 1987
Comparative Effectiveness of First-Line Medications for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.Ophthalmology · 2016

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 291.183

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chemical formula: C₁₇H₂₅NO₃
canonical SMILES: CC(C)(C)NCC(COC1=CC=CC2=C1CCCC2=O)O
isomeric SMILES: CC(C)(C)NC[C@@H](COC1=CC=CC2=C1CCCC2=O)O
World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name: levobunolol
Commons category: Levobunolol

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Contraindications
Side effects
Interactions
Pharmacology
Mechanism of action
Pharmacokinetics
Chemistry
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