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Tag: Platelet aggregation inhibitor

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What class of drug is treprostinil?: Understanding Prostacyclin Analogs for PAH

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Treprostinil is a potent synthetic prostacyclin analog that is more stable and has a longer half-life than naturally occurring prostacyclin. So, **what class of drug is treprostinil**? It is a member of the prostacyclin analog class, a group of medications that play a critical role in managing conditions like pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by targeting the body’s vascular and circulatory systems.

What class of medication is epoprostenol?

3 min read
Globally, an estimated 192,000 people had pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in 2021. For those with this condition, a key question is, **what class of medication is epoprostenol?** Epoprostenol belongs to the prostacyclin analog class, serving as a powerful vasodilator.