Epoprostenol
- Generic Name
- Epoprostenol
- Brand Names
- Flolan, Veletri
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H32O5
- CAS Number
- 35121-78-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- DCR9Z582X0
Overview
A prostaglandin that is a powerful vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. It is biosynthesized enzymatically from prostaglandin endoperoxides in human vascular tissue. The sodium salt has been also used to treat primary pulmonary hypertension.
Background
A prostaglandin that is a powerful vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. It is biosynthesized enzymatically from prostaglandin endoperoxides in human vascular tissue. The sodium salt has been also used to treat primary pulmonary hypertension.
Indication
For the long-term intravenous treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary hypertension associated with the scleroderma spectrum of disease in NYHA Class III and Class IV patients who do not respond adequately to conventional therapy.
Associated Conditions
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
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