<chemical> 7-(3,5-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-1-octenyl)cyclopentyl)-5-heptenoic acid. A natural prostaglandin f analog that has oxytocic, luteolytic, and abortifacient activities. Due to its vasocontractile properties, the compound has a variety of other biological actions. ... Pharmacological action: abortifacient agents, non-steroidal, oxytocic...
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(di´no-prost) name given to prostaglandin F2αwhen used as a pharmaceutical; used as an oxytocic for induction of abortion, to evacuate the uterus in the management of missed abortion, and in the treatment of hydatidiform mole. Available as the tromethamine salt.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′nō-prost Definitions: 1. An oxytocic agent. Synonyms: prostaglandin F
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