Beraprost sodium is an orally active prostacyclin analog.
Synonyms: 2,3,3a,8b-Tetrahydro-2-hydroxy-1-(3-hydroxy-4-methyl-1-octen-6-ynyl)-1H-cyclopenta(b)benzofuran-5-butanoic acid sodium salt; Procyclin; TRK 100
Molecular Formula: C24H29O5 · Na
Molecular Weight: 420.47
Linear Structural Formula: C24H29O5 · Na
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Beraprost sodium is used as a therapeutic agent for chronic artery obstructions or primary pulmonary hypertension. In individuals with coronary artery disease, beraprost sodium helps to reduce oxidative stress and developed forearm endothelium dependent vasodilation.