Misoprostol Alternatives Compared
| Misoprostol | Mifepristone | Oxytocin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Stomach Ulcer. May also be prescribed off label for Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Gynecological Conditions, Labor Induction, Postpartum Bleeding. View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Abortion, Cushing's Syndrome. mifepristone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Labor Induction, Abortion, Postpartum Bleeding. oxytocin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Misoprostol | More about Mifepristone | More about Oxytocin | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Misoprostol has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 688 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect. |
Mifepristone has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
Oxytocin has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 67% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: misoprostol side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: mifepristone side effects in more detail. |
See also: oxytocin side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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| Cytotec | Korlym, Mifeprex | Pitocin | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
18 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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 15 drugs are known to interact with misoprostol:
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A total of 610 drugs are known to interact with mifepristone:
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A total of 257 drugs are known to interact with oxytocin:
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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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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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September 28, 2000 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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.
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