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misoprostol

misoprostol

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A medicine that treats stomach ulcers and makes the womb contract to end pregnancy or stop heavy bleeding after birth
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪsəˈprɒstɒl/
  • Specialized
: misoprostol
  • The effects of misoprostol on uterine tone are qualitatively similar to those seen with other prostaglandins.
  • misoprostol and mifepristone
  • misoprostol tablet
  • misoprostol administration

I ended up picking the third option, which was to take a medication called misoprostol or something.

Examples

  • Another abortion drug, misoprostol, has also been placed on the register.

    Blog text (17)

  • In 2014, joint WHO/EAC assessments of misoprostol tablets, levonorgestrel tablets, and artesunate-amodiaquine fixed-dose combination tablets yielded similar results.

    Academic text (2016)

  • In 18 of 21 women, complete abortion took place after treatment with misoprostol and mifepristone.

    Academic text (1992)

  • 3 hours after misoprostol was given, subjects were examined to assess whether abortion had taken place.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Ten women felt abdominal discomfort in the four hours after misoprostol administration, and three described the pain as severe.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The manufacturers claim that the structure of misoprostol leads to fewer gastrointestinal side effects than other prostaglandins.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Baseline readings were taken over 30 minutes, and then a single dose of misoprostol was given orally.

    Academic text (1992)

  • The unauthorized use of misoprostol as an abortifacient is widespread in some countries, including Brazil.

    Academic text (1992)

  • 40 women were given 400 micrograms of misoprostol seven days before surgical termination of pregnancy.

    Academic text (1992)

  • In clinical trials, misoprostol has proven effective for inducing labor in pregnant women.

Surface Forms

misoprostol singular
misoprostols plural

Etymology

Misoprostol is built from the drug prefix miso- and the part prostaglandin, a natural body chemical named for 'glands'. So, a helpful way to remember misoprostol is to think of it as a lab-made form of prostaglandin that can protect the stomach and make the womb contract, which explains its medical uses.