Prostaglandin E
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Prostaglandin E is a family of naturally occurring prostaglandins that are used as medications.
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Types include:
- Prostaglandin E1 also known as alprostadil
- Prostaglandin E2 also known as dinoprostone
Both types are on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[1]
Prostaglandin E play an important role in thermoregulation of the human brain. Decreased formation of prostaglandin E through inhibition of cyclooxygenase is the basis for the antipyretic of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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