Misoprostol is a drug used for poor uterine contraction, it is used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers, initiate labor, cause abortion, and treat postpartum bleeding. It is marketed under the Cytotec name. It is used alone, either with mifepristone or methotrexate, for abortions.
This medication is used while you are taking NSAIDs (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) to prevent stomach ulcers, particularly if you are at risk of developing ulcers or have a history of ulcers.
Misoprostol helps to reduce the risk of serious complications from ulcers, such as bleeding. This drug protects the lining of your stomach by reducing the amount of acid that comes into contact with it.
This medication is also used to terminate a pregnancy in combination with another drug (mifepristone) (abortion).
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Get A Second OpinionMisoprostol can cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of the following symptoms:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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Book an AppointmentThere are no known mild interactions of misoprostol with other drugs.
If you forgot to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Do not take too much. It may cause you severe health issues. Do not take two doses at one time, maintain the time gap between the doses.
Keep away from sunlight and moisture in a dry position at or below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Unless directed to do so, do not flush drugs down the toilet or dump them into a drain. When it gets expired or no longer needed, properly discard this product.
| Misoprostol | Mifepristone |
|---|---|
| Formula: C22H38O5 | Formula: C29H35NO2 |
| Brand name Cytotec | Drug class- Antiprogestogen; Antiglucocorticoid |
| Molar mass: 382.5 g/mol | Molecular Weight: 429.6 g/mol |
| Is a medicine used to prevent and treat stomach ulcers, start work, cause abortion, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus. | Is a medication that is used in combination with misoprostol to bring abortion during pregnancy. |
In people who take some arthritis or pain medications, including aspirin, that can cause ulcers, misoprostol is used to avoid ulcers. It preserves the lining of the stomach and reduces the secretion of stomach acid.
Fetal tissue and the uterine lining would be loosened by misoprostol. The uterus will contract and, within a few hours, the cervix will dilate. It will cause bleeding and cramping as the tissue moves through the body.
Cramping and bleeding triggers this drug to drain the uterus. Cramping and bleeding typically begin 1-4 hours after misoprostol is taken in most individuals.
For improved effectiveness, vaginal administration of misoprostol is recommended. The prescribed dose of misoprostol is vaginally injected at 800 mcg (4 200-mcg tablets). The results of the study have shown that vaginal administration is more successful than oral misoprostol usage.
During pregnancy, Cytotec can cause the uterus to tear (uterine rupture). As the pregnancy progresses and if you have undergone surgery on the uterus, such as Cesarean delivery, the risk of uterine rupture increases. Extreme bleeding, hysterectomy, and/or maternal or fetal death may result in uterine rupture (tearing).
To allow the tablets to dissolve, lie down for about 30 minutes after you insert the misoprostol tablets. You can push them back in again if you notice the tablets falling out, or call us for instructions on what to do.
The side effects are common, typically lasting just 1 to 4 hours. If any of these side effects make you very uncomfortable, over-the-counter medicines can treat your symptoms. If over-the-counter treatments do not ease the symptoms, call them.
Misoprostol therapy is an effective treatment with no adverse impact on potential fertility for women with a missed abortion in the first trimester and a favorable history of reproduction.
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