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Prostaglandin E2

Generic Name
Prostaglandin E2
Brand Names
Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H32O5
CAS Number
363-24-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
K7Q1JQR04M

Overview

Dinoprostone is a naturally occurring prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). It has important effects in labour. It also stimulates osteoblasts to release factors which stimualtes bone resorption by osteoclasts. As a prescription drug it is used as a vaginal suppository, to prepare the cervix for labour and to induce labour.

Indication

For the termination of pregnancy during the second trimester (from the 12th through the 20th gestational week as calculated from the first day of the last normal menstrual period), as well as for evacuation of the uterine contents in the management of missed abortion or intrauterine fetal death up to 28 weeks of gestational age as calculated from the first day of the last normal menstrual period. Also used in the management of nonmetastatic gestational trophoblastic disease (benign hydatidiform mole). Other indications include improving the cervical inducibility (cervical "ripening") in pregnant women at or near term with a medical or obstetrical need for labor induction, and the management of postpartum hemorrhage.

Associated Conditions

  • Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia

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Posted
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2018/09/18
Not Applicable
UNKNOWN
2018/04/06
Phase 3
Completed
David Young
2017/10/25
Phase 2
Completed
2017/04/12
Not Applicable
Completed
2017/03/01
Phase 3
Completed
2017/03/01
Phase 3
Completed
2017/01/26
Not Applicable
Completed
2017/01/10
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2016/12/23
Phase 3
Completed
2016/09/16
Phase 4
UNKNOWN
Oihane Lapuente Ocamica

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