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enprostil
<chemical> 7-(3-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-phenoxy-1-butenyl)-5-oxocyclopentyl) methyl ester. A synthetic pge2 analog that has an inhibitory effect on gastric acid secretion, a mucoprotective effect, and a postprandial lowering effect on gastrin. It has been shown to be efficient and safe in the treatment of gastroduodenal ulcers.

Pharmacological action: anti-ulcer agents.

Chemical name: 4,5-Heptadienoic acid, 7-(3-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-phenoxy-1-butenyl)-5-oxocyclopentyl)-, methyl ester, (1alpha,2beta(1E,3R*),3alpha)-