loading...| Preferred Name |
hydroxypropyl cellulose |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/dinto_DB00840 |
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| CASRN |
9004-64-2 |
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| DBBrand |
lacrisert |
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| DBSynonym |
hypromellose phthtalate hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate |
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| Definition |
Hydroxypropyl cellulose is an ether of cellulose where some of the hydroxyl groups of the cellulose have been hydroxypropylated forming -OCH2CH(OH)CH3 groups. Lacrisertis a formulation of hydroxypropyl cellulose that is used for artificial tears. It is used to treat syndromes characterized by insufficient tear production (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), recurrent corneal erosions, decreased corneal sensitivity, exposure and neuroparalytic keratitis, and as a lubricant for artificial eyes. As a food additive, hydroxypropyl cellulose is used as a thickener and as an emulsion stabilizer. |
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hydroxypropyl cellulose |
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| prefixIRI |
obo2:dinto_DB00840 |
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| prefLabel |
hydroxypropyl cellulose |
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Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroxypropyl_cellulose RxList:http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lacrisert.htm National Drug Code Directory:0006-3380-60 PharmGKB:PA164746492 Drugs.com:http://www.drugs.com/cdi/artificial-tear-insert.html |
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