Dinoprostone (Cervical/Vaginal)
Brand Names : Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E, prostaglandin E 2, PGE 2
Category- Abortifacient
- Antihemorrhagic,
postabortion uterine bleeding
- Antihemorrhagic,
postpartum uterine bleeding
- Oxytocic
- Prostaglandin
DescriptionDinoprostone (dye-noe-PROST-one) works by causing the cervix to thin and
dilate (open) and the uterus to contract (cramp) the way it does during labor.
Dinoprostone may also be used for other purposes as determined by your
doctor.
Dinoprostone is to be administered only by or under the immediate care
of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage forms:
Cervical
-
Gel (U.S. and Canada)
Vaginal
-
Gel (Canada)
-
Suppositories (U.S.)
-
System (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Cervidil
- Prepidil
- Prostin E 2
In Canada -
Other commonly used names are prostaglandin
E 2
or PGE 2
.
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