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Misoprostol
I found this med while floating over to a step down unit today.
Misoprostol(Cytotec):
Indication: To prevent NSAID-induced gastric ulcer in elderly or debiltated patients at high risk for complications from gastric ulcer and in patients wtih hx of NSAID induced ulcer.
Dose: 100-200microgram
Action: A synthetic prostaglandin E analogue that replaces gastric prostaglandins depleted by NSAID therapy. Also decreases basal and stimulated gastric secretion and may increase gastric mucus and bicarbonate production.
I dont know much about this drug other than it was part of a combination drug (Arthrotec) that incuded a Cox1-2 inhibitor. Also the pt it was prescribed to is 17 yrs old.
From what Ive read it is available as a stand alone med.
The Docs will have something to say about this Im sure-
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