Carboprost (INN trade names for the tromethamine salts Hemabate Tham) is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue of PGF2α (specifically it is 15-methyl-PGF2α) with oxytocic properties. Carboprost induces contractions and can trigger abortion in early pregnancy. It also reduces postpartum bleeding.
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