Dinoprostone

Definition: Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), also known as dinoprostone, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin with oxytocic properties that is used as a medication. Dinoprostone is used in labor induction, bleeding after delivery, termination of pregnancy, and in newborn babies to keep the ductus arteriosus open. In babies it is used in those with congenital heart defects until surgery can be carried out. source: Wikipedia

ID

387245009

ID date

29 Jul 2005

Previous ID

4428611000001101

Name

Dinoprostone