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Misoprostol
CAS:59122-46-2
Molecular Formula: C22H38O5
Molecular Weight: 382.60
Chemical Properties: White Solid
Assay:99%
Solubility: Soluble to 100 mM in Ethanol
Safety: Poison by ingestion, intramuscular, and intraperitoneal routes. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Package: Aluminium foil bag packing
Storage: Keep in cool and dry place, away from light
Misoprostol Description:
Misoprostol is a medication used to start labor, induce abortions, prevent and treat stomach ulcers, and treat postpartum bleeding due to insufficient contraction of the uterus. For abortions it is used with mifepristone or methotrexate. It is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).
Common side effects include diarrhea and abdominal pain. It is pregnancy category X meaning that it is known to result in negative fetal outcomes if taken during pregnancy. Uterine rupture may occur.
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