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Misoprostol

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Definition: A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties.     
Pharmacological Action Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; Anti-Ulcer Agents; Oxytocics 		Other names SC30249; SC29333; SC 30249; SC 29333; Novo Misoprostol; Misoprostol Pfizer Brand; Misoprostol Novopharm Brand; Misoprostol Grunenthal Brand; Misoprostol Apotex Brand; Apo Misoprostol; SC-30249; SC-29333; Pfizer Brand of Misoprostol; Novopharm Brand of Misoprostol; Novo-Misoprostol; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16S)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16R)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11beta,13E)-(+-)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha.13E,16S)-Isomer; Misoprostol, (11alpha,13Z)-(+-)-IsomerDrugs* : CYTOTEC; MISOPROSTOL
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
2-demethoxycarbonyl-2-ethoxycarbonyl-11-deoxymisoprostol  0   Misoprostol/*analogs & derivatives. Eksp Klin Farmakol. 2003 Jan-Feb;66(1):34-6
SC 53450  0   *Butadienes *Polymers *Misoprostol Delayed-Action Preparations. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1994 Apr;269(1):151-6
misoprostol acid  66792-31-2   Misoprostol/*analogs & derivatives. Dig Dis Sci 1985;30(11 Suppl):126S

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