What is prostaglandin F2 used for?
Prostaglandin F2-alpha(PGF-2 alpha) is a stable prostaglandin that stimulates the contraction of uterine and bronchial smooth muscle and produces vasoconstriction (tightening) in some blood vessels. As a pharmaceutical, the generic name of PGF-2 alpha is dinoprost.
What is prostaglandin F?
Prostaglandin F stimulates contractions. Prostaglandins are tissue hormones – they are produced in the tissue and diffuse only a short way to other cells in the same tissue. These are prostaglandins E (PGE). The prostaglandins serve to soften and efface the cervix, which can be enough to trigger the onset of birth.
Where is prostaglandin found?
Prostaglandins are found in most tissues and organs. They are produced by almost all nucleated cells. They are autocrine and paracrine lipid mediators that act upon platelets, endothelium, uterine and mast cells. They are synthesized in the cell from the fatty acid arachidonic acid.
What is prostin used for?
This medication is used to cause an abortion during weeks 12-20 of pregnancy. It is also used up to week 28 of pregnancy to help vaginally remove any remaining material in the womb from a miscarriage/missed abortion.
What is prostaglandin F agonist?
Glaucoma. FP receptor agonists, specifically latanoprost, travoprost, bimatoprost, and tafluprost, are currently used as first-line drugs to treat glaucoma and other causes of intra-ocular hypertension (see Glaucoma#Medication).
Are there at least 16 different prostaglandins?
there are at least 16 different prostaglandins. the first prostaglandin was identified in semen.
Are prostaglandins good or bad?
Prostaglandins can have healing effects, especially in the stomach. They decrease stomach acid production while also stimulating the release of protective mucus in the GI tract. In addition, prostaglandins also influence blood clotting to prevent bleeding. They also help dissolve clots when a person is healing.
What do prostaglandins do in the heart?
In addition to direct effects on coronary vascular smooth muscle, prostaglandins produced in the heart apparently exert a modulating influence on efferent autonomic and on afferent cardiovascular and pain reflexes.
What causes high levels of prostaglandins?
High levels of prostaglandins are produced in response to injury or infection and cause inflammation, which is associated with the symptoms of redness, swelling, pain and fever. This is an important part of the body’s normal healing process.