Misoprostol
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.
Year introduced: 1992
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Tree Number(s): D10.251.355.255.550.775.450.500, D23.469.050.175.725.775.450.500, D23.469.700.660.500
MeSH Unique ID: D016595
Registry Number: 0E43V0BB57
Entry Terms:
- SC-30249
- SC30249
- SC 30249
- Cytotec
- Misoprostol, (11beta,13E)-(+-)-Isomer
- Misoprostol, (11alpha,13Z)-(+-)-Isomer
- Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E,16R)-Isomer
- Misoprostol, (11alpha.13E,16S)-Isomer
- Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16S)-Isomer
- Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16R)-Isomer
- Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E)-Isomer
- SC-29333
- SC29333
- SC 29333
- Apo-Misoprostol
- Apo Misoprostol
- Glefos
- Novo-Misoprostol
- Novo Misoprostol
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