noun
- Plural of misoprostol; synthetic prostaglandin analogs used medically to reduce stomach acid, prevent ulcers, and induce abortion or manage miscarriage.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple doses or instances
Examples
- The doctor prescribed misoprostols to protect the patient's stomach lining while taking anti-inflammatory medication.
- Misoprostols are commonly used in combination with mifepristone for medical abortion procedures.
- The pharmacy dispensed several misoprostols as part of the ulcer treatment regimen.
- Misoprostols work by increasing mucus production and reducing acid secretion in the stomach.