Misoprostol |
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| Apo-Misoprostol; Apotex Brand of Misoprostol; Cytotec; Glefos; Grunenthal Brand of Misoprostol; Heumann Brand of Misoprostol; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E,16R)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13Z)-(+-)-Isomer | |
| A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties. | |