ILOPROST
\ˈa͡ɪləpɹˌɒst], \ˈaɪləpɹˌɒst], \ˈaɪ_l_ə_p_ɹ_ˌɒ_s_t]\
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An eicosanoid, derived from the cyclooxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism. It is a stable and synthetic analog of EPOPROSTENOL, but with a longer half-life than the parent compound. Its actions are similar to prostacyclin. Iloprost produces vasodilation and inhibits platelet aggregation.
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