Luprostiol
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
Scheme
Rec.INN
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0067110-79-6
Chemical Formula
C21-H29-Cl-O6-S
Molecular Weight
444
Therapeutic Categories
Prostaglandin analogue
Oxytocic agent
Chemical Name
5-Heptenoic acid, 7-[2-[[3-(3-chlorophenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]thio]-3,5-dihydroxycyclopentyl]-, [1α(Z),2β(R*),3α,5α]-(±)-
Foreign Names
- Luprostiolum (Latin)
- Luprostiol (German)
- Luprostiol (French)
- Luprostiol (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Luprostiol (OS: BAN)
- EMD 34 946 (IS: Merck)
- Prostianol (IS)
Brand Names
- Equestrolin (veterinary use)
Intervet, United States - Prosolvin (veterinary use)
Intervet, Ireland; Intervet, Italy; Intervet, Netherlands; Intervet, Poland; Intervet, South Africa; Virbac, Switzerland; Virbac, France; Virbac, United Kingdom; Virbac, New Zealand; Virbac, Sweden; Virbac, United States; Virbac, South Africa - Prostapar (veterinary use)
Intervet, Netherlands
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Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
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