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epoprostenol |
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epoprostenol /ep·o·pro·sten·ol/ (e″po-pros´tĕ-nol) name for prostacyclin when used pharmaceutically; used in the form of the sodium salt as an inhibitor of platelet aggregation when blood contacts nonbiological systems, a pulmonary antihypertensive, and a vasodilator. epoprostenol [e′popros′tĕnol] name for prostacyclin when used pharmaceutically. It is used in the form of the sodium salt as an inhibitor of platelet aggregation for blood contacting nonbiologic systems, as in renal dialysis; as a pulmonary antihypertensive; and as a vasodilator. epoprostenol see prostacyclin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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33) IV epoprostenol appears to have the best effects in this regard. She responded very well to IV epoprostenol with improved functional capacity and 6MW. The patient was initially given Ca-channel blocker without any significant response therefore epoprostenol was administered incremental doses up to 14 nanogram per minute, at which pulmonary artery pressure began to decrease significantly (60/35). |
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