Pros & Cons
Misoprostol (Cytotec) Pros and Cons
- Misoprostol is available in a lower-cost generic version.
- This medication protects against gastric ulcers that can occur with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- It can be used off-label for induction of labor, cervical ripening before a surgical abortion, and controlling postpartum hemorrhage.
- Misoprostol can cause side effects such as stomach pain and diarrhea.
- You need to take this medicine four times a day with food.
- It cannot be used to prevent ulcer complications in pregnant women.
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