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.