Misoprostol

Products Misoprostol tablets for medication abortion were approved in many countries in 2015 (MisoOne). This article refers to abortion. In addition, other drugs exist with other indications (gastric protection, induction of labor). Structure and properties Misoprostol (C22H38O5, Mr = 382.5 g/mol) is a synthetic derivative of prostaglandin E1 and exists as a mixture of two … Misoprostol

Dinoprost

Products Dinoprost is commercially available as a veterinary drug as a solution for injection (Dinolytic, Enzaprost). It has been approved in many countries since 1981. Structure and properties Dinoprost (C20H34O5, Mr = 354.5 g/mol) exists as dinoprost trometamol, a white crystalline powder that is very soluble in water. It corresponds to the natural prostaglandin F2α. … Dinoprost

Dinoprostone

Products Dinoprostone is commercially available as a vaginal insert and vaginal tablet (Propess, Prostin E2). It is also available as a vaginal gel and vaginal suppository in some countries. Dinoprostone has been approved in many countries since 1986. Structure and properties Dinoprostone (C20H32O5, Mr = 352.5 g/mol) corresponds to the natural prostaglandin E2. It exists … Dinoprostone

Alprostadil

Products Alprostadil is commercially available as an injectable, urethral rod, and infusion concentrate (Caverject, Muse, Prostin VR). It has been approved in many countries since 1983. An alprostadil cream is also approved in some countries. Structure and properties Alprostadil (C20H34O5, Mr = 354.5 g/mol) is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is practically … Alprostadil

Alprostadil Cream

Products Alprostadil cream Vitaros was approved in many countries in 2016. It is an export approval. In some countries, it is marketed as Virirec. Structure and properties Alprostadil (C20H34O5, Mr = 354.5 g/mol) exists as a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. The substance structurally corresponds to natural prostaglandin … Alprostadil Cream