Brimonidine Tartrate
The tartrate salt of brimonidine, commonly formulated as ophthalmic drops to reduce elevated eye pressure in glaucoma. It works by decreasing fluid production inside the eye and enhancing uveoscleral outflow. It should be used with caution in young children due to the risk of central nervous system depression.
Molekularmasse
442,2200 g/mol
TPSA
177,00 Ų
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Absorbs, reflects, or scatters ultraviolet radiation before it reaches the skin, protecting against UV-induced DNA damage and sunburn.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Absorbs, reflects, or scatters ultraviolet radiation before it reaches the skin, protecting against UV-induced DNA damage and sunburn.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
Brc1c(NC2=NCCN2)ccc2nccnc12.O=C(O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H10BrN5.C4H6O6/c12-9-7(17-11-15-5-6-16-11)1-2-8-10(9)14-4-3-13-8;5-1(3(7)8)2(6)4(9)10/h1-4H,5-6H2,(H2,15,16,17);1-2,5-6H,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t;1-,2-/m.1/s1
Molecular Formula
C15H16BrN5O6
HBD / HBA
6 / 9
Rotierbare Bindungen
5
Schwere Atome
27
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
The tartrate salt of brimonidine, commonly formulated as ophthalmic drops to reduce elevated eye pressure in glaucoma. It works by decreasing fluid production inside the eye and enhancing uveoscleral outflow. It should be used with caution in young children due to the risk of central nervous system depression.
Absorbs, reflects, or scatters ultraviolet radiation before it reaches the skin, protecting against UV-induced DNA damage and sunburn.
Yes, Brimonidine Tartrate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1200389. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 54405. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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