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misoprostol |
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misoprostol /mi·so·pro·stol/ (mi?so-pros´tol) a synthetic prostaglandin E analogue used to treat gastric irritation resulting from long-term therapy with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs; also used in conjunction with mifepristone (q.v.) for termination of pregnancy. misoprostol (mī´sōprôs´til), n brand name: Cytotec; drug class: gastric mucosa protectant; action: a prostaglandin E1 analog that inhibits gastric acid secretion; uses: prevention of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug-induced gastric ulcers. misoprostol a synthetic analog of prostaglandin E and inhibitor of gastric secretion; used in the treatment of gastrointestinal ulceration, particularly those associated with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. |
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