Pinane thromboxane A2 (PTA2) an analog of thromboxane A2 that inhibits the formation of thromboxanes as well as antagonizes their biological actions, at an infusion rate of 1.0 mumole . kg-1 . h-1, prolonged survival in traumatic shock in rats. PTA2 also prevented the accumulation of thromboxane B2, the lysosomal protease, cathepsin D, and the cardiotoxic peptide MDF in the circulating blood.