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Drug name
Misoprostol
Indications
Prevention of NSAID induced ulceration
Other drug names
Cytotec
Contraindications
Pregnancy or planning pregnancy, know drug sensitivity or anaphylaxis to the drug
Caution in hypotension
Side effects
diarrhea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea and vomiting, abnormal vaginal bleeding, rashes, dizziness
Adult dose
800 microgram in two to four divided doses for treatment of ulceration and 200 microgram two to four times a day as prophylaxis
Formulations
Tablets
Combined formulations with diclofenac and naproxen also available
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