misoprostol
misoprostol (mis-op-rŏ-stol) n. a prostaglandin drug administered by mouth for the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer, especially when caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (see NSAID). Trade name: Cytotec.
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