Comparing Arthrotec vs Misoprostol
| Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) | Misoprostol |
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| Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) | Misoprostol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthrotec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Gynecological Conditions, Duodenal Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding, Stomach Ulcer. Misoprostol may also be... View more |
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| More about Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) | More about Misoprostol | ||||||||||||||||
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Arthrotec has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
Misoprostol has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 724 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Arthrotec side effects |
View all Misoprostol side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all Arthrotec prices |
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N/A |
Cytotec | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with Arthrotec:
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A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Misoprostol:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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December 24, 1997 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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