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

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

The higher dosage of misoprostol required when it’s used alone can also lead to a greater incidence of benign but uncomfortable side effects like nausea and diarrhea.

From Slate ● May 18, 2026

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

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

“We heard about this on Friday and organizations that mail pills were mailing misoprostol on Saturday,” Gomez said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

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