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sulprostone

under Dinoprostone
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More on Dinoprostone Definition: 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.  do not confuse with DINOPROST; /biosyn /physiol permitted    Other names Prostaglandin E2alpha; Prostaglandin E2; PGE2alpha; PGE2; alpha, Prostaglandin E2; alpha, PGE2; Gel, Prepidil; E2alpha, Prostaglandin; E2, Prostaglandin; E2 alpha, Prostaglandin; Prostenon; Prostaglandin E2 alpha; Prepidil Gel; PGE2 alpha Drugs: PREPIDILPROSTIN E2; CERVIDIL;
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
sulprostone [ 16-phenoxy-omega-17,18,19,20-tetranor-PGE2 methylsulfonylamide,16-phenoxytetranor-PGE2 methylsulfonylamide,34.089 Pfizer,5Z,13E-18R,11R,12R,15R- dihydroxy-9-oxo-16-phenoxy-17,18,19,20-tetranor- 5,13-prostadienoic acid methylsulfonylamide,CP-34089,Nalador,SHB 286,Schering brand of sulprostone,ZK-57671,sulproston ]
  structure 		60325-46-4   Dinoprostone/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; Menstruation-Inducing Agents 		Contraception 16(4):377;1977; Contraception 18(6):635;1978; Contraception 19(1):29;1979; Lancet 1980;1(8159):90; Med Klin 73(37):1281;1978; Prostaglandins 15(1):171;1978; Prostaglandins 1979;18(2):292; Prostaglandins 1979;18(3):479

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