misoprostol

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.

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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.

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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.