"Misoprostol" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion, and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties.
| Descriptor ID |
D016595
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D10.251.355.255.550.775.450.500 D23.469.050.175.725.775.450.500 D23.469.700.660.500
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Misoprostol" by people in Profiles.
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Microcrystalline Cellulose and Crospovidone Identified in Placentas With Vaginal Misoprostol Use. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2020 Sep; 41(3):176-181.
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Neither vaginal nor buccal administration of 800??g misoprostol alters mucosal and systemic immune activation or the cervicovaginal microbiome: a pilot study. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2016 Dec; 21(6):436-442.
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Medical management of early pregnancy failure: how to treat and what to expect. Semin Reprod Med. 2008 Sep; 26(5):401-10.