misoprostol

American

[mahy-soh-prahs-tahl] / ˌmaɪ soʊˈprɑs tɑl /

noun

Pharmacology. a drug, C₂₂H₃₈O₅, used to prevent gastric ulcers or induce uterine contractions.

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Misoprostol has been available by prescription for decades as a treatment for stomach ulcers and to manage postpartum hemorrhaging.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Misoprostol, the medicine given to Porsha, is an effective method to complete low-risk miscarriages but is not recommended when a patient is unstable.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

Misoprostol also is used to treat other medical conditions.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

Misoprostol brings on uterine contractions, causing the body to expel the pregnancy as in a miscarriage.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Misoprostol is usually the second drug used in medication abortion, but it is also effective on its own—though it causes slightly more complications and discomfort.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2023

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