A drug that is used to treat impotence (inability to have an erection) and is being studied in the treatment of sexual problems in men who have had surgery for prostate cancer. It is a type of vasodilator. Also called PGE1 and prostaglandin E1.
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<chemical> A potent vasodilator agent that increases peripheral blood flow. It inhibits platelet aggregation and has many other biological effects such as bronchodilation, mediation of inflammation, etc. ... Pharmacological action: fibrinolytic agent, platelet aggregation inhibitors, vasodilator agents. ... Chemical name: Prost-13-en-1-oic ac...
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(al-pros´tә-dil) name for prostaglandin E1 when used pharmaceutically as a vasodilator and platelet aggregation inhibitor; used for treatment of patent ductus arteriosus and for diagnosis and treatment of impotence.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: al-pros′tă-dil Definitions: 1. A vasodilator used for palliative therapy to maintain patency of the ductus arteriosus in neonates with congenital heart defects temporarily. Synonyms: prostaglandin E
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Alprostadil is a synthetic hormone used to induce labour (through ripening the cervix) in pregnant women. It is applied as a gel behind the cervix, which it is absorbed by and causes the cervix to dilate and contractions to occur. It carries with it the risk of distressing the baby which may not be able to cope with the sudden and violent contracti...
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