Epoprostenol

Products

Epoprostenol is commercially available as a lyophilizate (Flolan, Veletri). It has been approved in many countries since 2000.

Structure and properties

Epoprostenol (C20H32O5, Mr = 352.5 g/mol) is a synthetic prostacyclin.

Effects

Epoprostenol (ATC B01AC09) has antiplatelet and vasodilatory properties.

Indications

Pulmonary hypertension