Cytotec

The medicine Misoprostol is used for the treating the stomach ulcers caused due to anti-inflammatory drugs that are nonsteroidal in nature. It is used when the medicines such as aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen are consumed. The medicine is also used for the treatment of missed miscarriages, to start the labor process and to execute early abortion. The medicine is invented by the pharmaceutical company, Pfizer and marketed under the brand name Cytotec. The drug Misoprostol is manufactured and distributed by other companies as well, under different brand names.

Cytotec works on the gastric oxyntic cells and stops or reduces the production of gastric acids. Cytotec finds the most popular user in labor induction. The medicine helps in uterine contractions and cervix thinning. It is the best drug available in the world, for starting the labor. Farther more, the cost of the medicine is significantly lower than other medicines used for the same effect. Cytotec is administered vaginally for starting the labor.

Cytotec is used for abortion as well, and it is a better option than surgical procedures. The medical abortion reduces the invasiveness, risk of anesthesia and infertility. The medicine is used for self induced abortion as it is safer and cheaper than any other self induced abortion methods. However, Cytotec should be consumed after consulting the doctor only. It is a powerful drug and has side effects.

The Gastrointestinal side effects include diarrhea and pain in the abdominal. The diarrhea is related to the dosage of the Cytotec oral. The side effect of diarrhea is found to get reduced within the first eight days. The patients are to be closely monitored for severe dehydration due to diarrhea, though it is very rare. The Gynecological side effects of the medicine are; dysmenorrhea, cramps, spotting and menstrual disorder.