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 Dinopreston is PGE 2 analogue

 While Latanoprestone is PGF 2 analogue

nd
So we can say E 2 and F 2 analogues are used in 2 trimester abortion.

Later stages they induces labour but are not used clinically due to their
side-effects.

Paediatrics

PGE 1 (Misoprostol)  used to maintain patent ducts arteriosus
before surgrical cessation is done

MisoProstol maintain patent ducts arteriosus

Dialysis

PGI 2 (epoprostenol)  prostacyclin analogue is used to prevent
platelet aggregation in dialysis machine due to platelet aggregation

antagonist.

Pulmonary use

PGI 2 (epoprostenol)  used in pulmonary hypertension

Peptic Ulcer

PGE 1(Misoprostol) is used

Genitourinary tract

PGE 1 (Misoprostol) is used

Ophthalmology

PGF 2 (Latanoprostol) letina = Lenz + retina.

In glaucoma

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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman