Carboprost

![Carboprost synthesis:[3][4] G. L. Bundy et al., DE 2121980 ; G. L. Bundy, U.S. Patent 3,728,382 (1971, 1973 both to Upjohn).](/uploads/202501/17/Carboprost_synthesis.svg5623.png)
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.