Alprostadil

Alprostadil is the pharmaceutical name for prostaglandin E1. It is used as a drug in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and has vasodilatory properties. (Dorland's)

It is also used in maintaining a patent ductus arteriosus in the foetus. This is primarily useful when there is threat of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.

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