PGE1 agonist
Prostaglandin E1 (EP receptor) agonist
- Gastric mucosal protection
- The uterotonic effect is useful in obstetrics and contraindicated in pregnancy otherwise
- Diarrhea, abdominal cramping
- Gastric mucosal protection against NSAID injury
- Uterine contraction — contraindicated in pregnancy
Drugs with this mechanism (1)
- Misoprostol — Prostaglandin for ulcer prevention, labor, and (with mifepristone) abortion.
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