Analog of prostaglandin E1, q.v. Prepn: M. Hayashi et al., DE 2840032; eidem, US 4278688 (1979, 1981 both to Ono). Effect on gastric mucosal lesions in rats: H. Kuwata et al., Nippon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi 82, 1858 (1985), C.A. 104, 15709c (1986); eidem, Curr. Clin. Pract. Ser. 36, 243 (1986); on experimental esophagitis: S. Inoue et al., Gendai Iyro 19, 1348 (1987), C.A. 107, 626m (1987).
Antiulcerative.
Antiulcerative; Prostaglandin/Prostaglandin Analog