prostaglandin f/edema

Electrolytes, metabolites, cortisol and reproductive hormones were measured in maternal plasma taken at least twice daily from three cases of bovine hydrops before, during and after parturition induced by dexamethasone or prostaglandin. Caesarean operations were required for two of the cases.

BACKGROUND Prostaglandin-like drugs such as latanoprost (Xalatan), travoprost (Travatan) and bimatoprost (Lumigan) lower the intraocular pressure by improving the outflow of aqueous humor via the uveoscleral pathway. Up to now there is no report about a macular edema after the topical use of Lumigan

OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to investigate possible mechanisms and morphologic changes involved in nitric oxide-induced cervical ripening. METHODS Women scheduled for surgical termination of first trimester pregnancy were randomized to 1 of 3 groups: isosorbide 5-mononitrate 40 mg 4 hours

BACKGROUND Latanoprost, a prostaglandin F(2alpha)-analogue, has been widely in use in clinical practice for a period of over 5 years. The side-effects of latanoprost are analyzed and the clinical relevance is discussed. RESULTS Hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of eyelashes will develop in

Although the mechanisms responsible for the onset of preterm labor in human pregnancy are unclear, animal studies have demonstrated that decreased nutrient intake is associated with increased uterine prostaglandin F metabolite production and spontaneous uterine contractions. The purpose of this

OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of Shenfu Injection on prostacyclin, thromboxane A2 and the activities of ATPases in rats exposed to hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury. METHODS Twenty-four male Wistar rats weighing 200-250 g were randomly divided into two groups: Shenfu Injection (SF)-treated

Recent clinical reports indicate that impaired glucose tolerance is a common phenomenon in primary aldosteronism. Aldosterone stimulates NF-kappaB and activating protein-1 (AP-1) to cause oxidative injury. Elevated oxidative stress impairs insulin signaling. We recently showed that the heme

Leukotriene (LT) A(4) hydrolase is a dual function enzyme that is essential for the conversion of LTA(4) to LTB(4) and also possesses an aminopeptidase activity. SC-57461A (3-[methyl[3-[4-phenylmethyl)phenoxy]propyl]amino]propanoic acid HCl) is a potent inhibitor of human recombinant LTA(4)

Latanoprost (Xalatan) is a prostaglandin F(2alpha) analog prodrug which is activated when hydrolyzed in the cornea and plasma. Latanoprost reduces the intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing uveoscleral outflow. Other locally applied medications reduce IOP either by increasing the outflow of fluid

In order to clarify endocrinological changes before and after living-related renal transplantation in a patient of Bartter's syndrome involving chronic renal failure, serial quantitative determinations of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and 24-hour urinary excretion of 6-keto-prostaglandin

This study evaluated the effect of Yucca schidigera (YS) extract on the physiological, reproductive, and endocrine indexes of New Zealand White rabbit does. Six-week-old rabbit does were fed a standard diet (control group) or a diet enriched with 5 or 20g of Y powder extract per 100-kg feed mixture