Misoprostol
- TRADE NAMES: Arthrotec (Pfizer); Cytotec (Pfizer); Symbol
- INDICATIONS: Prevention of NSAID-induced ulcer
- CLASS: Corticosteroid antagonist, Progestogen antagonist
- HALF-LIFE: 20–40 minutes
CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
None known
PREGNANCY CATEGORY: X
Arthrotec is diclofenac and misoprostol.
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SKIN.
CARDIOVASCULAR.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC.
GASTROINTESTINAL/HEPATIC.
GENITOURINARY.
NEUROMUSCULAR/SKELETAL.
OCULAR.
OTHER.
Page last updated 09/14/2023
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Incidence
- <1%
- 1-5%
- 5-10%
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-30%
- >30%
Warnings in other populations
- Breast feeding
- Geriatric
- Pediatric