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tafluprost · Medicine question

What is the pharmacologically active metabolite of tafluprost?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The pharmacologically active metabolite of tafluprost is tafluprost acid.

Sources for this answer

SAFLUTAN 15 micrograms/ml eye drops, solution, in single-dose containerSanten UK Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 3Document updated 22 December 2020

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