misoprostol

American  

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

noun

1. 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

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

However, some studies have found that a regimen of mifepristone and misoprostol is more effective than misoprostol alone.

From Salon ● May 15, 2026

But the cocktail’s second ingredient, misoprostol, can be used to produce abortion on its own — a method that’s often more painful and slightly less effective.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

Mifepristone, which prevents pregnancy progression, is used alongside misoprostol, which empties the uterus, in the majority of abortions in the United States.

From Barron's ● May 2, 2026

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