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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But the panel added that "as it is known that higher doses of Misoprostol increase the risk of AFE, the incorrect dose must be considered as a major contributing factor to AFE and subsequent death".

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

While Misoprostol wasn’t recommended for routine use, the CDC advised it could be used in “selected circumstances,” like when a patient experienced a first failed placement.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

Misoprostol is sold in Honduras under prescription; it’s used for gastrointestinal issues and in hospitals for miscarriages.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 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 far easier to access than mifepristone because it treats many conditions that have nothing to do with abortion, including stomach ulcers.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2023

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