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2. Medical abortion - Wikipedia

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   The mifepristone-misoprostol combination is, by far, the most recommended drug regimen for medical abortions, but other drug combinations are available. Misoprostol alone, without mifepristone, may be used in some circumstances for medical abortion, and has even been demonstrated to be successful in the second trimester. [37]

3. Misoprostol - Wikipedia

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   Misoprostol by mouth is the least effective treatment for producing complete abortion in a period of 24 hours due to the liver's first-pass effect which reduces the bioavailability of the misoprostol. Vaginal and sublingual routes result in greater efficacy and extended duration of action because these routes of administration allow the drug to ...

4. Formulary (pharmacy) - Wikipedia

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   A formulary is a list of pharmaceutical drugs, often decided upon by a group of people, for various reasons such as insurance coverage or use at a medical facility. [1] Traditionally, a formulary contained a collection of formulas for the compounding and testing of medication (a resource closer to what would be referred to as a pharmacopoeia ...

5. Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties - Wikipedia

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   The Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties: The Canadian Drug Reference for Health Professionals, more commonly known by its abbreviation CPS, [1] is a reference book that contains drug monographs and numerous features which help healthcare professionals prescribe and use drugs safely and appropriately.

6. Prostaglandin analogue - Wikipedia

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   Prostaglandin analogues such as misoprostol are used in treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers. [2] Misoprostol and other prostaglandin analogues protect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract from harmful stomach acid and are especially indicated for the elderly on continuous doses of NSAIDs .

7. Prostaglandin E1 - Wikipedia

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   Alprostadil and misoprostol are synthetic forms of prostaglandin E1 used as medications. Lubiprostone , a derivative of prostaglandin E1, is also used as a medication. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Prostaglandin E 1 is a vasodilator .