Prostaglandin E1 analog with cytoprotective and gastric antisecretory activity. Prepn: H. C. Kluender et al., US 4132738 (1979 to Miles). Pharmacology: D. A. Shriver et al., Arzneim.-Forsch. 35, 839 (1985). Effect on human gastric secretion: P. Demol et al., ibid. 861; B. Vaona et al., Adv. Prostaglandin Thromboxane Leukotriene Res. 17, 328 (1987). Clinical evaluation in duodenal ulcer: H. G. Dammann et al., ibid. 303.
Antiulcerative.
Antiulcerative; Prostaglandin/Prostaglandin Analog