Prostaglandin E

Prostaglandin E is a family of naturally occurring prostaglandins that are used as medications.

Prostaglandin E

PGE1 (alprostadil) - top PGE2 (dinoprostone) - bottom
Clinical data
ATC code	G02AD (WHO)
Identifiers
CAS Number	11042-70-9
ChemSpider	none

Types include:

• Prostaglandin E₁ also known as alprostadil
• Prostaglandin E₂ also known as dinoprostone

Both types are on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.^[1]

Prostaglandin E play an important role in thermoregulation of the human brain. Decreased formation of prostaglandin E through inhibition of cyclooxygenase is the basis for the antipyretic of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).