Misoprostol

Class

    • Synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue

Indications

  • Prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers

    • In people who are both taking NSAIDs and are at high risk for NSAID-induced ulcers, including the elderly and people with ulcer complications

  • Labour induction

Administration/Absorption

Dosage

Distribution

Mechanism

Excretion

Side effects

    • Diarrhoea

Interactions

Contraindications