Prostaglandin Pharm

Question 1

PGE1 Drugs?

Answer 1

Misoprostol, Alprostadil

Question 2

Drug that ripens the cervix for labor and induces abortion in 2nd trimester. Also used to treat hydatidaform mole

Answer 2

Dinoprostone

Question 3

Drug used to treat intraocular pressure as well as hypotrichosis (eyelashes)

Answer 3

Bimatoprost

Question 4

All PG2 apha drugs used for intraocular pressure

Answer 4

Lantanoprost, Travoprost, Tafluprost, Bimatoprost

Question 5

A PG2 alpha analog not used for intraocular pressure but is used to stimulate uterine contraction, and to prevent post-partum bleed.

Answer 5

Carboprost

Question 6

Drug used to treat Erectile dysfuction and also to keep ductus arteriosis open. What class?

Answer 6

Alprostadil, PGE1

Question 7

Drug used to induce uterine contraction and also act on cervical collagenase for cervical softening

Answer 7

Dinoprostone, PGE2 class

Question 8

All PGF-2 alpha drugs?

Answer 8

Lantanoprost, Travoprost, Tafluprost, Bimatoprost, Carboprost

Question 9

Prostaglandin drugs used for Pulmonary arterial hypertension?

Answer 9

Epoprostenol, Iloprost, Treprostinil; All are PGI2 class