Cytotec is a brand name for the generic medication misoprostol. It is prescribed to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers in patients who take NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, since those drugs can inflame the stomach lining. It belongs to a class of medications known as prostaglandins, which means that it works by reducing the amount of acid that the stomach releases, and that it protects the stomach lining, which is where stomach ulcers occur. Cytotec is taken four times a day as a tablet, and should be taken with food, with the last dose of the day being at bedtime.
The most common side effects of Cytotec are diarrhea and abdominal pain. These usually occur in the first few days of treatment with Cytotec, as the body becomes accustomed to the presence of the drug, and can be mitigated by taking Cytotec with food. In rare cases, the diarrhea has been so severe that dehydration has occurred. If dehydration would be dangerous to you, you should make sure to let your doctor know. In addition, if you have inflammatory bowel disease, Cytotec might be more risky, so you should follow the advice of your health care provider. Women taking Cytotec sometimes experience spotting or other menstrual disorders. Other rare side effects include achiness and fatigue, fever, and weight loss or gain. You could develop a rash, hair loss, a skin infection or pain in your breasts. Some people experience abnormal taste or vision, eye infections, hearing loss, earache or ringing in the ear. You could be more susceptible to bronchitis, pneumonia, or other respiratory tract infections, have chest pains or irregular heartbeat, and you could even be susceptible to dangerous conditions such as heart attacks or pulmonary embolisms. You might also experience anemia, back pain, muscle cramps or weakness, anxiety, or urinary tract infections.
Cytotec is dangerous for pregnant women and their fetuses, and is not given to anyone who is pregnant or might become pregnant. It is known to cause miscarriages or deformities in developing fetuses. If you are of childbearing age, your doctor will want to make sure you are unable to conceive, whether because of strict abstinence or faithful adherence to a birth control regime. If you are taking Cytotec, you must not deviate from this routine, as the effects of Cytotec on a fetus can be quite severe and it can cause labor to begin prematurely. In fact, Cytotec can be used to induce or augment uterine contractions, which is dangerous at most stages of pregnancy up to labor. Cytotec can be used to induce labor when this result is desired, or to prevent hemorrhaging after childbirth.
It is not known whether Cytotec is passed through breast milk, though it is thought unlikely since it is too quickly metabolized in the body. However, because no conclusive studies have been done, nursing mothers should be extremely careful in taking Cytotec. In addition, this medication has not been tested for safety or effectiveness in children, so it is not generally prescribed for them.
Cytotec has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of cytotec is C22H38O5
• Chemical IUPAC Name is methyl7-[3-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-4-methyl-oct-1-enyl)-5-oxo-cyclopentyl]heptanoate
• Molecular weight is 382.534 g/mol
• Cytotec available : 100mcg tablets, 200mcg tablets
Generic name: Misoprostol
Brand name(s): Arthrotec, Misoprostolum
Review published on: 10 January 2008
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