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

But as far as second-choice options go, using misoprostol by itself is a remarkably effective alternative.

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, and misoprostol, which empties the uterus, are approved to terminate a pregnancy up to 70 days of gestation in the United States.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026