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Misoprostol

1 known interaction
2 brand names

Indications

  • Termination of pregnancy following mifepristone (gestation up to 49 days)
  • Termination of pregnancy following mifepristone (gestation 50 to 63 days)
  • Termination of pregnancy following mifepristone (gestation of 9 to 13 weeks)
  • Termination of pregnancy following mifepristone (gestation of 13 to 24 weeks)
  • Missed miscarriage [if expulsion of gestational sac incomplete following mifepristone]

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

1 drug interaction identified for Misoprostol. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

When used for Termination of pregnancy Established cardiovascular disease; risk factors for cardiovascular disease (e.g. over 35 years of age with chronic smoking, hyperlipidaemia, or diabetes) Cautio...

Side Effects

Common or very common Chills; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; fever; flatulence; gastrointestinal discomfort; haemorrhage; headache; muscle cramps; nausea; post abortion infection; skin reactions;...

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Brand Names

Misoprost(IN)Cytotec(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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