Drug details

Cytotec (misoprostol)

type of Gastrointestinal Agents, Other

Cytotec (misoprostol) is a synthetic (man-made) prostaglandin used to prevent the formation of ulcers in the stomach during treatment with aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs and aspirin are used to treat pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammatory conditions. Cytotec is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Arthritis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• headache,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• gas,
• stomach cramps,
• menstrual cramps,
• spotting, or
• increased or irregular menstruation.

The following drugs are related to Cytotec, either as a replacement or used together:

• Arthrotec (diclofenac sodium, misoprostol)
• Hemabate (carboprost tromethamine)
• Dartisla ODT (glycopyrrolate orally disintegrating tablets)
• Glycate Tablets (glycopyrrolate)
• Hysingla ER (hydrocodone)
• Levsin (hyoscyamine)
• HyperRHO Mini-Dose (rho(d) immune globulin (human) intramuscular administration)
• Tivorbex (indomethacin capsules)
• Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride extended release)

The following supplements are related to Cytotec, and may be used together with the drug:

• Zinc (s.)
• Beer (s.)
• Wine (s.)
• Saccharomyces Boulardii (s.)
• Yogurt (s.)