Cytotec

Cytotec is used to prevent stomach ulcers during treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others. Cytotec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Cytotec side effects...

Cytotec Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Cytotec oral tablets contain either 100 mcg or 200 mcg of misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog. Misoprostol contains approximately equal amounts of the two diastereomers presented below with their enantiomers indicated by (±): C22H38O5 ...

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Cytotec Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Cytotec Interactions There are 15 drugs known to interact with Cytotec (misoprostol), along with 2 disease interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 3 are major, 5 are moderate, and 7 are minor. Does Cytotec interact with my other drugs? Enter other medications to view a detailed report. Drug...

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Cytotec Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Cytotec Dosage The recommended adult oral dose of Cytotec for reducing the risk of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers is 200 mcg four times daily with food. If this dose cannot be tolerated, a dose of 100 mcg can be used. (See Clinical Pharmacology: Clinical studies . ) Cytotec should be taken for the...

Cytotec Pill Images - What does Cytotec look like?

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Cytotec Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Cytotec Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Cytotec Disease Interactions There are 2 disease interactions with Cytotec (misoprostol). Moderate Misoprostol (applies to Cytotec) cardiovascular disease Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Caution should be employed when administering misoprostol to patients with preexisting...

Generic Cytotec Availability

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Generic Cytotec Availability Cytotec is a brand name of misoprostol , approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s): CYTOTEC (misoprostol - tablet;oral) Manufacturer: PFIZER Approval date: December 27, 1988 Strength(s): 0.2MG [ RLD ] [ AB ] Manufacturer: PFIZER Approval date: September 21...

Cytotec Alternatives Compared

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Cytotec Advanced Patient Information Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Cytotec (Oral) Uses Before taking Dosage Warnings Side effects Oral route(Tablet) Misoprostol administration to women who are pregnant can cause birth defects, abortion, premature birth, or uterine rupture. Uterine rupture has been reported when misoprostol was administered in pregnant women to...

Cytotec vs Misoprostol Comparison

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Comparing Cytotec vs Misoprostol View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Cytotec Misoprostol Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Cytotec (misoprostol...