dictionary help| 15-hydroxy-11 alpha,9 alpha-(epoxymethano)prosta-5,13-dienoic acid | medical dictionary |
<chemical>
A stable prostaglandin endoperoxide analog which serves as a thromboxane mimetic. Its actions include mimicking the hydro-osmotic effect of vasopressin and activation of phospholipase c.
Pharmacological action: vasoconstrictor agents.
Chemical name: 5-Heptenoic Acid, 7-(6-(3-Hydroxy-1-Ocentyl)-2-Oxabicyclo(2.2.1)hept-5-yl)-, (1R-(1alpha,4alpha,5 beta(Z),6alpha(1E,3S*)))-
(12 Dec 1998)
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