PGE1

Medical abbreviation · Drug

PGE1
Stands forProstaglandin E1 (alprostadil)
CategoriesMedical

PGE1 stands for Prostaglandin E1 (alprostadil), a drug abbreviation.

Prostaglandin given by continuous IV infusion to keep the ductus arteriosus open in newborns with ductal-dependent congenital heart disease until surgery. Alprostadil is also injected into the penis or used as a urethral pellet for erectile dysfunction.

Example: Duct-dependent lesion on echo: PGE1 0.05 mcg/kg/min; intubation equipment at bedside.

Usage notes

Apnea occurs in a substantial minority of infants on PGE1, especially at higher doses, so they are monitored closely and may need ventilation. Fever, flushing and low blood pressure are other effects. Misoprostol, a synthetic PGE1 analog, is used to protect the stomach, induce labor and treat postpartum hemorrhage.

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