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Misoprostol
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Definition
: 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.
Pharmacological Action
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
;
Anti-Ulcer Agents
;
Oxytocics
Other names
SC30249; SC29333; SC 30249; SC 29333; Novo Misoprostol; Misoprostol Pfizer Brand; Misoprostol Novopharm Brand; Misoprostol Grunenthal Brand; Misoprostol Apotex Brand; Apo Misoprostol; SC-
30249; SC-
29333; Pfizer Brand of Misoprostol; Novopharm Brand of Misoprostol; Novo-
Misoprostol; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16S)-
Isomer; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16R)-
Isomer; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E)-
(+-
)-
Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha.13E,16S)-
Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13Z)-
(+-
)-
Isomer
Drugs
*
:
CYTOTEC
;
MISOPROSTOL
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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2-
demethoxycarbonyl-
2-
ethoxycarbonyl-
11-
deoxymisoprostol
0
Misoprostol/*analogs & derivatives.
Eksp Klin Farmakol. 2003 Jan-Feb;66(1):34-6
SC 53450
0
*Butadienes
*Polymers
*Misoprostol
Delayed-Action Preparations.
J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1994 Apr;269(1):151-6
misoprostol acid
66792-31-2
Misoprostol/*analogs & derivatives.
Dig Dis Sci 1985;30(11 Suppl):126S