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Dilatation of the Ductus Arteriosus by Prostaglandins and Prostaglandin's Precursors

Authors :
Yachio Ota
Shigetake Nishihara
Shigeru Uemura
Kazuo Momma
Source :
Pediatric Research. 14:1074-1077
Publication Year :
1980
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 1980.

Abstract

We studied the effects of prostaglandins and their precursors in animal models. Rabbit ductus arteriosus constricted rapidly after delivery. PGE1, and PGE2, and arachidonic acid injected SC dilated the ductus over 60 min. Orogastrically administered PGE2 dilated the ductus for 3 hr. PGF2a and arachidonic acid showed weak ductus-dilating effects. Response of the ductus to PGE1 was most prominent in the first hr after birth. Pretreatment with indomethacin blocked the ductus-dilating effect of arachidonic acid.

Details

ISSN :
15300447 and 00313998
Volume :
14
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Pediatric Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....481c1a9d7a674ab36e3ee56f831efcf4