title: Gastric antisecretory and cytoprotective activity of MDL 646, a 16-methyl-16-methoxy prostaglandin E1 analog in man.
abstract: MDL 646 is a 16-methyl-16-methoxy PGE analog with gastric antisecretory and cytoprotective activity in rats following oral administration. The efficacy of MDL 646 in inhibiting pentagastrin-stimulated acid secretion in man was investigated in a pilot crossover study in 10 male subjects given single oral doses of 500-1,000 mcg of the compound or placebo in randomized order. The doses showing consistent antisecretory effects in all subjects were 800 and 1,000 mcg, which caused a reduction in acid output of at least 25% over the whole test period (2.5 h), with greater inhibition in the first hour. The cytoprotective activity of MDL 646 was investigated by measuring the ability of single oral doses of 500 mcg of compound to prevent the drop in gastric potential difference (PD) induced by aspirin. The study was carried out in 8 male subjects given MDL 646 or placebo in randomized order in accordance with a single-blind crossover design. MDL 646 prevented the aspirin-induced drop in PD: No adverse reactions or changes in bowel habits were reported in either study. The compound is worth investigating further as a potential anti-ulcer agent.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000527:Alprostadil / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000494:pharmacology; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005744:Gastric Acid / Q000378:metabolism*; D005745:Gastric Acidity Determination; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011459:Prostaglandins E, Synthetic
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D011459:Prostaglandins E, Synthetic; D000527:Alprostadil; C036058:mexiprostil