Dipivefrin hydrochloride is an antiglaucoma prothrombotic drug that is hydrolyzed to its active compound epinephrine by esterases in the cornea.
White or almost white, crystalline powder.
Dipivefrine Hydrochloride acts as an anti-glaucoma agent.
ChEBI: The hydrochloride salt of dipivefrin. It is used topically as eye drops to reduce intra-ocular pressure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Akpro (Akorn); Propine (Allergan).
Dipivefrin hydrochloride (0.3-10 μg/kg; i.p.;) induces enhancement of memory involves central beta- but not alpha-adrenergic mechanisms.
