Dinoprostone

Synonyms

E2 alpha, Prostaglandin

E2, Prostaglandin

E2alpha, Prostaglandin

Gel, Prepidil

PGE2

PGE2 alpha

PGE2alpha

Prepidil Gel

Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15S)-

Prostaglandin E2

Prostaglandin E2 alpha

Prostaglandin E2alpha

Prostenon

alpha, PGE2

alpha, Prostaglandin E2

The most common and most biologically active of the mammalian prostaglandins. It exhibits most biological activities characteristic of prostaglandins and has been used extensively as an oxytocic agent. The compound also displays a protective effect on the intestinal mucosa.