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Prostaglandin
GI drugs
Question | Answer |
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Misoprostol | protective prostaglandin, increase mucus secretion, bicarbonate secretion, blood flow; inhibit acid secretion |
NSAIDS inhibit what? | prostaglandins |
Misoprostol has many side effect like? | diarrhea, cramping, uterine contractions |
Misprostol can be used with what? | NSAID-induced ulcers |
What are the PROS and CONS of using misoprostol? | Pros - included in triple therapy Cons - many side effects |