Prepidil Gel
Prepidil is used for: Inducing labor in pregnant women at term or near term.
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Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body. Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy. Dinoprostone topical...
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Prepidil
PREPIDIL Gel contains dinoprostone as the naturally occurring form of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and is designated chemically as (5Z, 11a, 13E, 15S)-11,15-Dihydroxy-9-oxo-prosta-5,13-dien-1-oic acid. The molecular formula is C20H32O5 and the molecular weight is 352.5. Dinoprostone occurs as a white to...
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Dinoprostone (PGE2; Prostaglandin E2)
...E2 ) Pronunciation: (DIE-no-PROSTE-ohn) Class: Prostaglandin, Agent for cervical ripening Trade Names: Cervidil - Vaginal insert 10 mg Trade Names: Prepidil - Gel 0.5 mg Trade Names: Prostin E2 - Vaginal suppository 20 mg Pharmacology Stimulates gravid uterus to contract; also stimulates smooth muscle...
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See also: Abortion, Labor Induction, Trophoblastic Disease

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