A synthetic prostaglandin E analog that protects the gastric mucosa, prevents ulceration, and promotes healing of peptic ulcers. The protective effect is independent of acid inhibition. It is also a potent inhibitor of pancreatic function and can inhibit the growth of experimental tumors.

DUI

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CUI

M0001657

CAS

Prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-15-methyl-9-oxo-, (5Z,11alpha,13E,15R)-

Previous indexing

Prostaglandins, Synthetic (1977); Prostaglandins (1966-1974); Prostaglandins E (1975-1977); Prostaglandins E, Synthetic (1978-1979)

History note

91(80); was see under PROSTAGLANDINS E, SYNTHETIC 1980-90; 15-METHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER & METHYLDINOPROSTONE were see ARBAPROSTIL 1980-93

Online note

use ARBAPROSTIL to search 15-METHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER & METHYLDINOPROSTONE 1980-93

Public note

91; was see under PROSTAGLANDINS E, SYNTHETIC 1980-90; 15-METHYLPROSTAGLANDIN E2 METHYL ESTER & METHYLDINOPROSTONE were see ARBAPROSTIL 1980-93