Iloprost
An eicosanoid, derived from the cyclooxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism. It is a stable and synthetic analog of EPOPROSTENOL, but with a longer half-life than the parent compound. Its actions are similar to prostacyclin. Iloprost produces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation.
Year introduced: 1991
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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.255.550.775.125, D23.469.050.175.725.775.125, D23.469.700.275
MeSH Unique ID: D016285
Registry Number: JED5K35YGL
Entry Terms:
- Ciloprost
- ZK-36374
- ZK 36374
- ZK36374
- Ventavis
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