EPOPROSTENOL
\ˈɛpəpɹˌɒstənˌɒl], \ˈɛpəpɹˌɒstənˌɒl], \ˈɛ_p_ə_p_ɹ_ˌɒ_s_t_ə_n_ˌɒ_l]\
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A prostaglandin that is a powerful vasodilator and inhibits platelet aggregation. It is biosynthesized enzymatically from PROSTAGLANDIN ENDOPEROXIDES in human vascular tissue. The sodium salt has been also used to treat primary pulmonary hypertension (HYPOTENSION, PUMONARY).
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