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 alprostadil and PGE1.
Synonym for alprostadil ... <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. ... Chemica...
Type: Term Synonyms: alprostadil
an intravenous medication used to keep a patent ductus arteriosus from closing and preserve blood flow to the lungs.