Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Synthetic prostaglandin
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To prevent NSAID-induced ulcers
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Misoprostol (Cytotec) Drug Class
Misoprostol (mye-soh-pro-stohl) is a synthetic prostaglandin.
Misoprostol (Cytotec) Age Range
Misoprostol is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in pediatric patients.
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