Prostaglandin E1 Agonist [EPC] - N0000180189

Pharmacologic Class Information

Pharmacologic Code N0000180189
Pharmacologic Name Prostaglandin E1 Agonist
Pharmacologic Uses
  • prostaglandin analog
  • prostaglandin E1 agonist
Pharmacologic Concept Established Pharmacologic Classes - [EPC]
Pharmacologic Concept Description An established pharmacologic class is a term or phrase that is scientifically valid and clinically meaningful according to the following definitions:
  • A scientifically valid pharmacologic class is supported by documented and submitted empiric evidence showing that the drug's pharmacologic class is known, not theoretical, and relevant and specific to the indication.
  • A clinically meaningful pharmacologic class term or phrase enhances the ability of professionals to understand physiologic effects related to the indication or to anticipate undesirable effects that may be associated with the drug or pharmacologic class.

NDC Products with Prostaglandin E1 Agonist

The table contains 14 products whose active ingredient are classified under the same pharmacologic class Prostaglandin E1 Agonist [EPC].

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Status
0009-5182Caverject Impulse Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
52244-010Edex Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousEndo Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACTIVE
0037-8120Muse Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilSuppositoryUrethralMeda Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACTIVE
52244-020Edex Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousEndo Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACTIVE
0009-0215Prostin VR PEDIATRICNon-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, SolutionIntravascular; IntravenousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
63539-121Caverject Impulse Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousU.s. PharmaceuticalsACTIVE
0009-5181Caverject Impulse Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
52244-040Edex Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousEndo Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACTIVE
63539-221Caverject Impulse Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousU.s. PharmaceuticalsACTIVE
0037-8140Muse Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilSuppositoryUrethralMeda Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACTIVE
0009-3701Caverject Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0009-7686Caverject Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntracavernousPharmacia & Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE
0037-8130Muse Non-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilSuppositoryUrethralMeda Pharmaceuticals Inc.ACTIVE
0009-3169Prostin VR PEDIATRICNon-Proprietary Name: AlprostadilInjection, SolutionIntravascular; IntravenousPharmacia And Upjohn Company LlcACTIVE