Dipivefrin is the dipivalate ester of (+-)-epinephrine (racepinephrine). As a prodrug of epinephrine, its hydrochloride form is used topically as eye drops to reduce intra-ocular pressure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It functions as a prodrug, adrenergic agonist, sympathomimetic agent, antiglaucoma drug, and ophthalmology drug. It is a member of ethanolamines and a pivalate ester, and is functionally related to adrenaline. It is the conjugate base of dipivefrin(1+).
