Misoprostol
In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.
In the US, Misoprostol (misoprostol systemic) is a member of the drug class miscellaneous GI agents and is used to treat Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Duodenal Ulcer, Gynecological Conditions, Labor Induction, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Postpartum Bleeding and Stomach Ulcer.
US matches:
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
A02BB01,G02AD06
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0059122-46-2
Chemical Formula
C22-H38-O5
Molecular Weight
382
Therapeutic Categories
Treatment of peptic ulcer
Prostaglandin analogue
Chemical Name
Prost-13-en-1-oic acid, 11,16-dihydroxy-16-methyl-9-oxo-, methyl ester, (11α,13E)-(±)-
Foreign Names
- Misoprostolum (Latin)
- Misoprostol (German)
- Misoprostol (French)
- Misoprostol (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Misoprostol (OS: BAN, JAN, DCF, USAN)
- SC 29333 (IS: Searle)
- Misoprostol (PH: BP 2011, Ph. Eur. 7, USP 34)
- Misoprostolum (PH: Ph. Eur. 7)
Brand Names
- A-Kare (Misoprostol and Mifepristone)
DKT India, India - Alsoben
Unimed, South Korea; Unimed Pharm, Vietnam - Alumbra
Grünenthal, Chile - Apo-Misoprostol
Apotex, Canada; Apotex, Hong Kong - Arthotec forte (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Pharmacia, Germany - Arthrofen (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Healthcare, Bangladesh - Arthrotec D.A.C. (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
DAC, Iceland - Arthrotec (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
ARIS, Turkey; Continental, Belgium; GD Searle, United States; Pfizer, Austria; Pfizer, Australia; Pfizer, Canada; Pfizer, Switzerland; Pfizer, China; Pfizer, Denmark; Pfizer, Finland; Pfizer, United Kingdom; Pfizer, Greece; Pfizer, Hong Kong; Pfizer, Iceland; Pfizer, Netherlands; Pfizer, Norway; Pfizer, Portugal; Pfizer, Romania; Pfizer, Sweden; Pfizer, Slovakia; Pfizer, Taiwan; Pfizer, Venezuela; Pharmacia, Ireland; Pharmacia, Poland; Piramal, Israel; Piramal Healthcare, Estonia; Searle, Oman; Searle, Pakistan - Arthrotec Forte (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Pfizer, Finland; Pfizer, Sweden; Pharmacia, Poland - Arthrotec forte (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Pfizer, Austria - Arthrotec Forte (Misoprostol and Misoprostol)
Pfizer, Iceland - Artisaf (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Friends, Pakistan - Artotec (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Pfizer, France; Pfizer, Tunisia - Artrenac Pro (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Merck, Mexico - Artrenac Pro SR (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Merck, Ecuador - Artrene SR (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Merck, Mexico - Artrotec (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Continental, Spain; Pfizer, Mexico; Pfizer Italia, Italy - Citrosol
Otto, Indonesia - Clofina (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
RAK, Bangladesh - Cyprostol
Pfizer, Austria - Cyprostol-Tabletten
Salus, Slovenia - Cytil
Tecnoquimicas, Colombia - Cytofine
Master Farma, Peru - Cytolog
Zydus Cadila, India - Cytomis
Incepta, Bangladesh - Cytotec
ARIS, Turkey; Continental, Belgium; Continental, Italy; Continental, Luxembourg; Pfizer, Australia; Pfizer, Bahrain; Pfizer, Switzerland; Pfizer, China; Pfizer, Colombia; Pfizer, Denmark; Pfizer, Ecuador; Pfizer, Spain; Pfizer, Finland; Pfizer, France; Pfizer, United Kingdom; Pfizer, Greece; Pfizer, Hong Kong; Pfizer, Indonesia; Pfizer, Iceland; Pfizer, Japan; Pfizer, South Korea; Pfizer, Malta; Pfizer, Mexico; Pfizer, Malaysia; Pfizer, Netherlands; Pfizer, Norway; Pfizer, New Zealand; Pfizer, Oman; Pfizer, Peru; Pfizer, Sweden; Pfizer, Singapore; Pfizer, Thailand; Pfizer, Taiwan; Pfizer, Venezuela; Pfizer, South Africa; Pharmacia, Ireland; Pharmacia, Poland; Piramal, Israel; Searle, United States; Searle Pharmaceuticals, Lithuania; ZRSTK, Slovenia - Cytotec (veterinary use)
Pfizer Animal Health, United Kingdom - Dix Extra (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Apex, Bangladesh - Erdon Super (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Aristopharma, Bangladesh - Gastotec
JRP, South Korea - Gastrul
Fahrenheit, Indonesia - Gymiso
Linepharma, France - Isovent
Square, Bangladesh - Mesopil
Abbott, India - Miclofenac (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Square, Bangladesh - Mifenac (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
East West, India - Mirolut
MIR Pharm, Russian Federation; Obninsk, Georgia - Misel
Shin Poong, South Korea - Misive
Bial-Industrial Farmaceutica, Spain - Misoclo (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
General Pharma, Bangladesh - Misodex
Pfizer Italia, Italy - Misofar
Bial-Industrial Farmaceutica, Spain - Misofenac (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Acme, Bangladesh; Pfizer Italia, Italy - Misolast
FDC, India - Misolup
Lupin, India - Misoprolen
Intipharma, Peru - Misoprosmek
Exmek, Peru - Misoprost
Cipla, India - Misoprostol - Hualian
New Hualian, China - Misoprostol Hualian
New Hualian, China - Misoprostol stada
Stada-VN JV, Vietnam - Misoprostol Zizhu
Zizhu, Georgia - Misoprostol
Teva, United States - Misoprostol-Zizhu Pharm
Zizhu, China - Misotrol
Sanofi-Aventis, Chile - Mizolast
FDC, India - MS-Kare
DKT India, India - Napratec (Misoprostol and Naproxen)
Pfizer, United Kingdom - Noprostol
Novell, Indonesia - Normulen (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Grünenthal, Spain - Prestakind
Mankind, India - Ultrafen Plus (Misoprostol and Diclofenac)
Beximco, Bangladesh - U-Miso
U-Liang, Taiwan
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| DCF | Dénomination Commune Française |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| JAN | Japanese Accepted Name |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| PH | Pharmacopoeia Name |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
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