HealthAugust 28, 2026
bimatoprost
bi-MAT-uh-prost
Definition
A prostaglandin analog medication used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension by increasing the drainage of intraocular fluid to lower eye pressure.
Etymology
The name is a portmanteau derived from its chemical structure as a synthetic analog of prostaglandin F2α, with the prefix 'bi-' referring to its chemical composition and '-prost' denoting its class as a prostaglandin derivative.
In the news
Bimatoprost is identified as a key active component in the eye drop K-911 that helps reduce intraocular pressure through uveoscleral outflow. It is one of the two mechanisms of action being highlighted in the drug's clinical development.
FDA to review Kowa Pharmaceuticals’ NDA for glaucoma eye drop K-911
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