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Latanoprost used topically in glaucoma primarily acts by

A
Decreasing aqueous humor forma on
B
Increasing uveo scleral outflow
C
Releasing papillary block
D
Increasing trabecular outflow
High-Yield Explanation
Latanoprost - (0.0005%) synthetic drug which is an ester analogue of prostaglandin F2 alpha , It is only drug which exclusively acts by increasing uveo scleral outflow and by causing reduction in episcleral venous pressure. Side effects - conjunctival hyperaemia, foreign body sensation and increased pigmentation of the iris.

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