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... > Biological Factors > Inflammation Mediators > Autacoids > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins, Synthetic > Prostaglandins E, Synthetic > Misoprostol
... > Lipids > Fatty Acids > Fatty Acids, Unsaturated > Eicosanoids > Prostaglandins > Prostaglandins, Synthetic > Prostaglandins E, Synthetic > Misoprostol

Preferred term

Misoprostol  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Apo Misoprostol
  • Apo-Misoprostol
  • Cytotec
  • Glefos
  • Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E,16R)-Isomer
  • Misoprostol, (11alpha.13E,16S)-Isomer
  • Misoprostol, (11alpha,13E)-Isomer
  • Misoprostol, (11alpha,13Z)-(+-)-Isomer
  • Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16R)-Isomer
  • Misoprostol, (11beta,13E,16S)-Isomer
  • Misoprostol, (11beta,13E)-(+-)-Isomer
  • Novo Misoprostol
  • Novo-Misoprostol
  • SC 29333
  • SC-29333
  • SC29333
  • SC 30249
  • SC-30249
  • SC30249

Scope note

  • A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties.

History note

  • 92; was MISOPROSTOL (NM) 1977-91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D016595

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