Iloprost |
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| CoTherix Brand of Iloprost; Ventavis; ZK-36374; ZK 36374; ZK36374 | |
| 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. | |