Gemeprost
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
G02AD03
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0064318-79-2
Chemical Formula
C23-H38-O5
Molecular Weight
394
Therapeutic Categories
Prostaglandin analogue
Oxytocic agent
Chemical Name
Prosta-2,13-dien-1-oic acid, 11,15-dihydroxy-16,16-dimethyl-9-oxo-, methyl ester, (2E,11α,13E,15R)-
Foreign Names
- Gemeprostum (Latin)
- Gemeprost (German)
- Géméprost (French)
- Gemeprost (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Gemeprost (OS: DCIT, JAN, USAN, BAN)
- Géméprost (OS: DCF)
- ONO 802 (IS: Ono)
- SC 37681 (IS)
Brand Names
- Cergem
Essex, Germany - Cervagem
Sanofi-Aventis, Australia; Sanofi-Aventis, United Kingdom; Sanofi-Aventis, Malaysia; Sanofi-Aventis, Singapore - Cervagème
Sanofi-Aventis, France - Cervidil
Merck Serono, Italy - Gemeprost
Sanofi-Aventis, United Kingdom - Preglandin
Ono Yakuhin, Japan
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| DCIT | Denominazione Comune Italiana |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| JAN | Japanese Accepted Name |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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