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Misoprostol

Known as: Misoprostolum, Prost-13-en-1-oic acid, 11,16-dihydroxy-16-methyl-9-oxo-, methyl ester, (11alpha,13E)-, Misoprostol [Chemical/Ingredient] 
A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal… 
National Institutes of Health

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Narrower (6)

2-demethoxycarbonyl-2-ethoxycarbonyl-11-deoxymisoprostolArthrotecCytotecSC 53450

Broader (4)

Abortifacient Agents, NonsteroidalAnti-Ulcer AgentOxytocicsProstaglandins, Synthetic
Diclofenac Sodium 75 MG / Misoprostol 0.2 MG Delayed Release Oral TabletDiclofenac Sodium 75 MG / Misoprostol 0.2 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Arthrotec]Drug AllergyGastric ulcer

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Protective effect of anacardic acids from cashew (Anacardium occidentale) on ethanol-induced gastric damage in mice.
Review
2005
Review
2005
Misoprostol for Labor Induction in Women With Term Premature Rupture of Membranes: A Meta-Analysis
Objective: To systematically review published data evaluating the comparative use of misoprostol with placebo/expectant… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Rupture of the uterine scar during term labour: contractility or biochemistry?
Objective  Vaginal birth after a prior low transverse caesarean section (VBAC) is advocated as a safe and effective method to… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
The misoprostol third stage of labour study: a randomised controlled comparison between orally administered misoprostol and standard management
Objective To compare misoprostol with standard oxytocic regimens in the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage. 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Growth regulation of primary human keratinocytes by prostaglandin E receptor EP2 and EP3 subtypes.
Review
1998
Review
1998
Interactions between the presynaptic α2-autoreceptor and presynaptic inhibitory heteroreceptors on noradrenergic neurones
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Intravaginal Misoprostol Versus Dinoprostone As Cervical Ripening and Labor-Inducing Agents
Objective: To compare dinoprostone (prostaglandin E2) and misoprostol (prostaglandin Ex) for ripening the cervix and inducing… 
Review
1991
Review
1991
Medical treatment of peptic ulcer disease.
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Cost-effectiveness of misoprostol for prophylaxis against nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
Patients who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at increased risk of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Human duodenal mucosal bicarbonate secretion. Evidence for basal secretion and stimulation by hydrochloric acid and a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue.
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