Comparing Cytotec vs Pitocin
Cytotec (misoprostol) | Pitocin (oxytocin) |
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Cytotec (misoprostol) | Pitocin (oxytocin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Stomach Ulcer. Cytotec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Cytotec has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 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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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Cytotec side effects |
View all Pitocin side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1 hour |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with Cytotec:
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A total of 266 drugs are known to interact with Pitocin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
December 27, 1988 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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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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