Contained within the nuclear membrane and surrounded by a granular-like nucleoplasm are two types of structures, the chromosomes and the nucleoli. The chromosomes consist of protein and the most basic units of heredity, the genes, which are composed of DNA.
BRAND NAME: Xalatan. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Latanoprost, a derivative of the chemical, prostaglandin F2-alpha, is used for the treatment of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure exerted by the liquid within the eyeball (the aqueous humor) is too great.
Drug Crimes Involving Xanax. Xanax (generic name: alprazolam) is a medication that is used to relieve chemical imbalances in the brain to treat feelings of anxiety. Xanax belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It works by blocking or slowing down the transmission of these chemicals in the brain.