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Angusta®, tablet of 25 µg misoprostol for oral induction of labour approved for marketing in the Nordic countries

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Misoprostol exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy: Is the malformation risk varying depending on the indication?

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Misoprostol ‘Snakes and Ladders’ game

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Misoprostol added to WHO Essential Medicines List for PPH treatment

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Dosage Guidelines
This independent site has been set up to distribute dosage guidlines for the use of misoprostol in obstetrics and gynaecology. The correct dosage varies greatly according to gestation, indication and route of administration – using the correct dosage is vital for success and to prevent complications.
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Availability of Misoprostol
There are currently multiple dedicated Misoprostol products on the global medication market. A list and detailed map can be accessed by clicking the link below
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Off -Label Use
Plenty of generic misoprostol preparations are available and are labelled for use for reproductive health indications. However Cytotec, the original misoprostol brand, was only approved for the prevention and treatment of gastric ulcers. Like many drugs, it can be safely used 'off label' for other indications. Link here for the debate and advice on prescribing 'off-label'.
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Adverse Effects
All medications have potential adverse effects. Read about the potential problems with misoprostol and how to avoid them.
Pyrexia / Fever
Shivering
Hyperstimulation
Teratogenicity

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Dr Christian Fiala, MD, PhD Specialist in OB/Gyn, Vienna, Austria
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