Epoprostenol

Description: Epoprostenol, a prostaglandin, is a powerful vasodilator. It inhibits platelet aggregation. Target: Others. Smiles: C(=C/[C@H](CCCCC)O)\[C@@H]1[C@@]2([C@@](O/C(=C\CCCC(O)=O)/C2)(C[C@H]1O)[H])[H]. References: Ahmad KA, Banales J, Henderson CL, Ramos SE, Brandt KM, Powers GC. Intravenous epoprostenol improves oxygenation index in patients with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn refractory to nitric oxide. J Perinatol. 2018 Jul 25. doi: 10.1038/s41372-018-0179-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30046179.