 Misoprostol
"Misoprostol" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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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.
| Descriptor ID |
D016595
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D10.251.355.255.550.775.450.500 D23.469.050.175.725.775.450.500 D23.469.700.660.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Novo-Misoprostol- Novo-Misoprostol
- Novo Misoprostol
- Novopharm Brand of Misoprostol
- Misoprostol Novopharm Brand
Apo-Misoprostol- Apo-Misoprostol
- Apo Misoprostol
- Apotex Brand of Misoprostol
- Misoprostol Apotex Brand
Glefos- Glefos
- Grunenthal Brand of Misoprostol
- Misoprostol Grunenthal Brand
Cytotec- Cytotec
- Pfizer Brand of Misoprostol
- Misoprostol Pfizer Brand
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