ISSN : 0975-9492
CODEN : IJPSQQ





INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMA SCIENCES AND RESEARCH


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ABSTRACT

Title : A review on present and probable drug delivery systems for Latanoprost a antiglaucoma drug.
Authors : Aakash Parikh
Keywords : ophthalmic , latanoprost , novel , prostaglandin etc
Issue Date : November 2014
Abstract :
Latanoprost a prostaglandin F2-alpha isopropyl ester prodrug is an effective antiglaucoma drug which is currently administered via sterile ophthalmic solution but suffers from certain drawbacks like tedious regimen of dose and extensive wastage of drug . Due to above drawbacks novel delivery systems such as drug eluting contact lenses , coated ocular films , liposomes and in-situ intravitreal implants have been discussed briefly along with the benefits and drawbacks associated with each of delivery systems.
Page(s) : 827-830
ISSN : 0975-9492
Source : Vol. 5, No.11