misoprostol
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What is misoprostol?
Generic Name: misoprostol
Other Brand Names:
Cytotec
Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are
inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin.
Misoprostol is used to prevent the formation of ulcers in the stomach during treatment with
aspirin or an NSAID such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin, others), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis
KT, Oruvail), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Naprelan), oxaprozin (Daypro), indomethacin
(Indocin), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), etodolac (Lodine), piroxicam (Feldene), meloxicam
(Mobic), tolmetin (Tolectin), nabumetone (Relafen), and fenoprofen (Nalfon). NSAIDs and aspirin are
used to treat pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammatory conditions.
Misoprostol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Posts on misoprostol (236)
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I took cytotec (misoprostol) Jan 13th and 14th and still no AF. Has anyone ever gotte...
Has anyone ever taken misoprostol? - Miscarriages Community
- Sep 25, 2008
So I took my 1st dose of Misoprostal yesturday ...8 pills vaginally. My doctor told me to t...
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- Oct 22, 2007
I recently found out at 20 weeks preg through ultrasound that the fetus was no longer alive...
