Nov 23, 2024 · Prostaglandin analogs are synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of naturally occurring prostaglandins and are used for a wide range of clinical indications.

Nov 17, 2025 · Learn how prostaglandins are administered through various routes like vaginal, oral, and IV infusion for labor induction, glaucoma, and more. Understand the different delivery …

Dec 1, 2025 · Prostaglandins occur naturally in the body and are involved in many biological functions. Epoprostenol works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood to …

Jun 16, 2025 · Alprostadil (prostaglandin E 1) is one of a family of naturally occurring acidic lipids with various pharmacologic effects. Vasodilation, inhibition of platelet aggregation, and …

While prostaglandins are necessary for bodily processes such as healing, having excess prostaglandins can cause chronic pain and inflammation and lower your quality of life.

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) has been used in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases (PVD), mainly in patients with nonreconstructable PVD and also as an adjunct when there is residual …

Jul 19, 2025 · When used for erectile dysfunction, the effects of a Prostaglandin E1 injection are rapid, with an erection beginning to develop within 5 to 20 minutes. The duration of the …

Prostaglandins are potent vasoactive agents with wide variety of other actions - vasodilatation, fibrinolysis and inhibition of platelet aggregation. PGE1 was the agent used since 1973 for …

Both the prostaglandins alprostadil and dinoprostone are unstable drugs, so should be run in a separate intravenous line, not used for other medication. The baby should have spare IV …

Cyanotic neonates with ductal-dependent lesions typically respond within 10-15 minutes, but may not show response until several hours after the start of infusion.