Question

Which of the following is a clinical use of synthetic prostaglandins?

• A. To prevent and treat peptic ulcers
• B. To treat egg binding in small bird
• C. In pulmonary hypertension
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

The synthetic form of prostaglandins is produced for their clinical applications. These synthetic molecules (PGE) are used as drug therapy in the treatment of the peptic and stomach ulcers. They are also used for treating egg binding in small birds like finches. They induce parturition and abortion. They can be used as vasodilators and in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.