Miscarriage

Question 1

which is the sole agent in the UK for the medical management of miscarriage

1. IM Methorexate
2. oral misoprostol
3. vaginal misoprostol

Answer 1

3. vaginal misoprostol

Question 2

what is the MOA of misoprostol

1. binds to foetal tissue = expulsion
2. binds to myometrial cells = contractions = expulsion of tissue
3. bind to endometrial cells = contractions = expulsion of tissue

Answer 2

2. binds to myometrial cells = contractions = expulsion of tissue

Question 3

other than medical management of miscarriage what else can misoprostol be used for

Answer 3

termination of pregnancy