Chemical formula: C₂₂H₃₂O₄ Molecular mass: 360.494 g/mol PubChem compound: 5311181
Iloprost is a synthetic prostacyclin analogue. After inhalation of iloprost direct vasodilatation of the pulmonary arterial bed occur with consecutive significant improvement of pulmonary artery pressure, pulmonary vascular resistance and cardiac output as well as mixed venous oxygen saturation.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| B01AC11 | Iloprost | B Blood and blood forming organs → B01 Antithrombotic agents → B01A Antithrombotic agents → B01AC Platelet aggregation inhibitors excl. heparin |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILOPROST Concentrate for solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| VENTAVIS Nebuliser solution | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Iloprost is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Australia (AU)
Brazil (BR)
Ecuador (EC)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Japan (JP)
Lithuania (LT)
Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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