Prostaglandin E1 (Prostaglandin E1; PGE1, also known as Alprostadil, is a prostaglandin commonly used to cure erectile dysfunction and vasodilate.

Appearance and properties: white to off-white crystalline powder

Density: 1.131g /cm3

Boiling point: 529.3oC at 760 mmHg

Melting point: 115-116 °C

Flash point: 288oC

Water solubility: insoluble

Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Storage condition: -20oC

Usage:

Treatment of hepatitis cirrhosis, cerebral infarction, diabetes, impotence, respiratory diseases. The liver function damage is not serious childA, B patients, especially childA patients have anti-fibrotic effect. Used for inducing labor, oxytocin, renal insufficiency, treatment of mumps, pancreatitis and so on. Prostaglandin E1 for injection is mainly suitable for myocardial infarction, heart failure, thromboangiitis, chronic arterial occlusive disease, central retinal vein thrombosis, for cardiopulmonary bypass to protect platelets, arteriography, vascular reconstruction surgery, etc.