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Pharm CH 18
Prostaglandins and other Eicosanoids
5
Pharmacology
Professional
05/28/2012

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Term
Alprostadil
Definition

CH 18 Prostaglandins and other Eicosanoids

Prostaglandin Analogs

 

Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1); smooth muscle relaxing effects

 

Maintain patency of ductus arteriosus in neonates; erectile dystfunction (injection)

 

 

Term
Latanoprost
Definition

CH 18 Prostaglandins and other Eicosanoids

Prostaglandin Analogs

 

PGF derivative

Eye redness, blurred vision, pigmentation changes (darkening of iris)

glaucoma

 

Term
Misoprostol
Definition

CH 18 Prostaglandins and other Eicosanoids

Prostaglandin Analogs

 

PGE1 derivative; cytoprotective

Diarrhea

Fetal abnormalities

Prevention of NSAID induced gastric ulcers, early abortion, induce labor

 

Term
Zafirlukast
Definition

CH 18 Prostaglandins and other Eicosanoids

Leukotriene Analogs

 

Antagonist for CysLT1 receptor;blocks action of cysteinyl leukotrienes, thus ↓ constriction of airways and inflammation of breathing passages.

 

asthma

 

Term
Zileuton
Definition

CH 18 Prostaglandins and other Eicosanoids

Leukotriene Analogs

 

inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, and thus inhibits leukotriene formation

sinusitis, nausea, pharyngolaryngeal pain

asthma

 

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