Prostacyclin
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Prostacyclin (also called prostaglandin I2 or PGI2) is a prostaglandin member of the eicosanoid family of lipid molecules. It inhibits platelet activation and is also an effective vasodilator.
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Trade names | Flolan, Veletri |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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Elimination half-life | 42 seconds |
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Formula | C20H32O5 |
Molar mass | 352.471 g·mol−1 |
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When used as a drug, it is also known as epoprostenol.[1] The terms are sometimes used interchangeably.[2]