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misoprostol

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[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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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

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

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

It is typically used in combination with a second drug — misoprostol — which is not affected by the court’s decision.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

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