"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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| 1994 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Misoprostol" by people in Profiles.
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Duration of Induction of Labor for Second-Trimester Medication Abortion and Adverse Outcomes. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Sep 01; 144(3):367-376.
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Pharmacists' experiences dispensing misoprostol and readiness to dispense mifepristone. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2024 Jan-Feb; 64(1):245-252.e1.
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Comparison of vaginal and buccal misoprostol after mifepristone for medication abortion through 70 days of gestation: A retrospective chart review. Contraception. 2022 11; 115:62-66.
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Complications associated with second trimester inductions of labor requiring greater than five doses of misoprostol. Contraception. 2020 01; 101(1):53-55.
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Misoprostol 1 to 3 h preprocedure vs. overnight osmotic dilators prior to early second-trimester surgical abortion. Contraception. 2015 Sep; 92(3):234-40.
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Bombay blood type and use of red cell apheresis during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Feb; 117(2 Pt 2):463-465.
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Misoprostol administered by epithelial routes: Drug absorption and uterine response. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Sep; 108(3 Pt 1):582-90.
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Misoprostol compared with laminaria before early second-trimester surgical abortion: a randomized trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Aug; 106(2):234-41.
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A randomized trial of misoprostol versus extra-amniotic sodium chloride infusion with oxytocin for induction of labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 May; 182(5):1039-44.
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Trigeminal neuralgia in multiple sclerosis relieved by a prostaglandin E analogue. Neurology. 1995 Jun; 45(6):1097-100.