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Alprostadil (International)

In the US, Alprostadil (alprostadil systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: impotence agents, vasodilators and is used to treat Erectile Dysfunction and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C01EA01,G04BE01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000745-65-3

Chemical Formula

C20-H34-O5

Molecular Weight

354

Therapeutic Categories

Vasodilator

Prostaglandin

Treatment of erectile dysfunction

Chemical Names

(1R,2R,3R)-3-Hydroxy-2-[(E)-(3S)-3-hydroxy-1-octenyl]-5-oxocyclopentaneheptanoic acid (WHO)

(13E)-(11R,15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxoprost-13-enoic acid (BAN)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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