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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Soon after Waldorf arrived at the Kansas hospital, she received misoprostol to induce labor and delivered around 1 p.m.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Medication management, such as mifepristone plus misoprostol and a D&C are also used for terminating unwanted pregnancies.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Research has shown that all of these drugs can be combined with misoprostol to safely and effectively terminate a pregnancy.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

It is used in combination with a second drug misoprostol, which induces cramping.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Providers also are preparing to prescribe a single-drug protocol via telehealth using misoprostol only.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

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