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Misoprostol is used for the prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers.It acts upon gastric parietal cells, inhibiting the secretion of gastric acid by G-protein coupled receptor-mediated inhibition of adenylate cyclase, which leads to decreased intracellular cyclic AMP levels and decreased proton pump activity at the apical surface of the parietal cell.
Prostaglandin analogues such as misoprostol are used in treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers. [2] Misoprostol and other prostaglandin analogues protect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract from harmful stomach acid and are especially indicated for the elderly on continuous doses of NSAIDs.
The mifepristone-misoprostol combination is, by far, the most recommended drug regimen for medical abortions, but other drug combinations are available. Misoprostol alone, without mifepristone, may be used in some circumstances for medical abortion, and has even been demonstrated to be successful in the second trimester. [37]
Alprostadil and misoprostol are synthetic forms of prostaglandin E1 used as medications. Lubiprostone , a derivative of prostaglandin E1, is also used as a medication. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Prostaglandin E 1 is a vasodilator .
Mifepristone combined with misoprostol is the preferred medication regimen for management of early pregnancy loss. While misoprostol alone can be used, the addition of a dose of mifepristone twenty-four hours before misoprostol administration improves treatment efficacy. [30]
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Misoprostol: an analogue of PGE1, this PG is a popular choice for PPH prophylaxis and treatment. Misoprostol is easily administered, considered safe, and is low cost. The routes of administration include sublingual, oral, vaginal, and rectal with greatest efficacy from sublingual and vaginal administration.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved a new type of prescription pain medication for adults to treat moderate to severe acute pain. The drug, called Journavx ...