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Enprostil

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Definition: A synthetic PGE2 analog that has an inhibitory effect on gastric acid secretion, a mucoprotective effect, and a postprandial lowering effect on gastrin. It has been shown to be efficient and safe in the treatment of gastroduodenal ulcers.     
Pharmacological Action Anti-Ulcer Agents 		Other names RS84135; RS-84135; Enprostil, (1alpha,2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)-(+-)-Isom; Enprostil, (1alpha,2alpha(1E,3S*),3beta)-(+-)-Isom; Enprostil, (1alpha(R*),2beta(1E,3S*),3alpha)-(+-); Enprostil, (1alpha(R*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)-(+-); Enprostil, (1S-(1alpha(S*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)); RS 84135; Gardrin; Enprostil, (1S-(1alpha(R*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)); Enprostil, (1R-(1alpha,2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha))-Isom; Enprostil, (1R-(1alpha(S*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)); Enprostil, (1R-(1(R*),2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha))-Isome

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