Misoprostol

Misoprostol
Clinical data
Trade namesCytotec, Misodel, others
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MedlinePlusa689009
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administration		By mouth, rectal, vaginal, under the tongue
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Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailabilityextensively absorbed
Protein binding80–90% (active metabolite, misoprostol acid)
MetabolismLiver (extensive to misoprostic acid)
Elimination half-life20–40 minutes
ExcretionUrine (80%)
Identifiers
  • Methyl 7-((1R,2R,3R)-3-hydroxy-2-((S,E)-4-hydroxy-4-methyloct-1-enyl)-5-oxocyclopentyl)heptanoate
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC22H38O5
Molar mass382.541 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CCCC[C@](C)(O)C/C=C/[C@H]1[C@H](O)CC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCCCCC(=O)OC
  • InChI=1S/C22H38O5/c1-4-5-14-22(2,26)15-10-12-18-17(19(23)16-20(18)24)11-8-6-7-9-13-21(25)27-3/h10,12,17-18,20,24,26H,4-9,11,13-16H2,1-3H3/b12-10+/t17-,18-,20-,22?/m1/s1 checkY
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Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin medication used to prevent and treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, induce labor, cause an abortion, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.[10][11] It is taken by mouth when used to prevent gastric ulcers in people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).[11] For abortions it is used by itself or in conjunction with mifepristone or methotrexate.[12] By itself, effectiveness for abortion is between 66% and 90%.[13][14] For labor induction or abortion, it is taken by mouth, dissolved in the mouth, or placed in the vagina.[12][15][16][17][18] For postpartum bleeding it may also be used rectally.[19]

Common side effects include diarrhea and abdominal pain.[11] It is in pregnancy category X, meaning that it is known to result in negative outcomes for the fetus if taken during pregnancy.[11] In rare cases, uterine rupture may occur.[11] It is a prostaglandin analogue—specifically, a synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).[11]

Misoprostol was developed in 1973.[20] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[21] It is available as a generic medication.[11]

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