Comparing Misoprostol vs Vimovo
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Prescribed for Abortion, Cervical Ripening, Gynecological Conditions, Duodenal Ulcer, Labor Induction, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis, Postpartum Bleeding, Stomach Ulcer. misoprostol may also be... View more |
Prescribed for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, NSAID-Induced Ulcer Prophylaxis. Vimovo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal pain. See the full misoprostol side effects document. |
Common side effects include: increased liver enzymes. See the full Vimovo side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all misoprostol prices |
View all Vimovo prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
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Half LifeThe 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 |
15 hours |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Prior To 30 Weeks Gestation
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
Starting At 30 Weeks Gestation See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with misoprostol:
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A total of 498 drugs are known to interact with Vimovo:
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 27, 1988 |
April 30, 2010 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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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