[di-piv´ah-frin] an ester converted in the eye to epinephrine, lowering intraocular pressure by decreasing the production and increasing the outflow of aqueous humor; the hydrochloride salt is applied topically to the conjunctiva in treatment of open-angle or secondary glaucoma.
dipivefrin
A SYMPATHOMIMETIC drug used to treat open angle GLAUCOMA. A brand name is Propine.AcronymsSeeDPE