Comparing Cytotec vs Pitocin
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| Cytotec (misoprostol) | Pitocin (oxytocin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer. May also be prescribed off label for NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Labor Induction, Abortion, Postpartum Bleeding. Pitocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Cytotec (misoprostol) | More about Pitocin (oxytocin) | ||||||||||||||||
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Cytotec has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Pitocin has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 75% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Cytotec side effects in more detail. |
See also: Pitocin side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Cytotec prices and generic prices |
View all Pitocin prices and generic prices |
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N/A |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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1 hour |
1 hour |
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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 14 drugs are known to interact with Cytotec:
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A total of 255 drugs are known to interact with Pitocin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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 27, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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