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Dinoprostone (PGE2) Summary

Description: The most common and most biologically active of the mammalian prostaglandins. It exhibits most biological activities characteristic of prostaglandins and has been used extensively as an oxytocic agent. The compound also displays a protective effect on the intestinal mucosa.

Also Known As: PGE2; Prostaglandin E2; PGE2 alpha; Prepidil Gel; Prostaglandin E2 alpha Show All >>

Networked: 7035 relevant articles (253 outcomes, 724 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Dinoprostone is Relevant

  1. Inflammation : 17 outcomes 60 studies in 700 results
  2. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 12 outcomes 61 studies in 808 results
  3. Pain (Aches) : 12 outcomes 27 studies in 223 results
  4. Rupture : 10 outcomes 14 studies in 95 results
  5. Infection : 9 outcomes 17 studies in 264 results
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Drugs Related to Dinoprostone

  1. Dinoprostone (PGE2)
  2. Indomethacin (Indometacin)
  3. Epoprostenol (Prostacyclin)
  4. Misoprostol (Cytotec)
  5. Prostaglandins
  6. Dinoprost
  7. Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases (Cyclooxygenase)
  8. Alprostadil (Muse)
  9. Leukotriene B4
  10. Cyclooxygenase 2 (Cyclooxygenase-2)
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Therapies Related to Dinoprostone

  1. Oral Administration
  2. Immunotherapy
  3. Pessaries
  4. Hepatectomy
  5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
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