Prostaglandin E

Prostaglandin E is a family of naturally occurring prostaglandins that are used as medications.

Types include:
 * Prostaglandin E1 also known as alprostadil
 * Prostaglandin E2 also known as dinoprostone

Both types are on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Prostaglandin E play an important role in thermoregulation of the human brain. Decreased formation of prostaglandin E through inhibition of cyclooxygenase is the basis for the antipyretic of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).