| Drug Name: | Misoprostol |
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| Drug Class: | Prostaglandin E1 analogue |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to prostaglandin E1 receptors in the stomach and intestines
- Increases mucus and bicarbonate secretion
- Decreases acid secretion
- Stimulates uterine contractions
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| Use: | - Prevention and treatment of gastric ulcers caused by NSAIDs
- Induction of labor
- Termination of pregnancy
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| Side Effects: | - Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Uterine contractions
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to misoprostol or prostaglandins
- Pregnancy (unless for termination)
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| Specialty: | - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gastroenterology
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