Medicine description

Misoprostol a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin E1, is a gastric antisecretory agent with protective affects on the gastroduodenal mucosa, the drug also increases the amplitude and frequency of uterine contractions and stimulates uterine bleeding and total or partial expulsion of uterine contents in pregnant women. It is indicated for the prevention of NSAID(non steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs, including aspirin) included gastric ulcers in patients with high risk of complications from gastric ulcers therefore it should be taken for the duration of the NSAID therapy. It is also used as an adjunct to mifepristone for medical termination of an intrauterine pregnancy. This medication requires a prescription for purchase, you must present a prescription at delivery or pick up.