Prostaglandin analog. Prepn, hypolipemic, platelet aggregation inhibitory activity: U. Valcavi, DE 2535343, eidem, US 4073938 (1976, 1978 both to Ist. Biochim. Ital.). Alternate process: V. Marotta, G. Zabban, EP 155392 (1985 to Ist. Biochim. Ital.). Gastric antisecretory, cytoprotective activity: U. Valcavi et al., Arzneim.-Forsch. 32, 657 (1982). Effect on mucus and gastrin secretion in duodenal ulcer: D. Foschi et al., Prostaglandins Leukotrienes Med. 15, 147 (1984). Comparison with cimetidine, q.v.: eidem, Drugs Exp. Clin. Res. 10, 427 (1984). Clinical evaluation in treatment of ulcers: G. P. Tincani et al., Minerva Med. 78, 847 (1987).
Antiulcerative.
Antiulcerative; Prostaglandin/Prostaglandin Analog