Prostaglandin Flashcards
1
Q
Medication
A
Misoprostal
2
Q
Action
A
inhibits gastric acid secretion, increases bicarbonate & mucous production in the stomach
3
Q
Indications
A
- Prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
- Treatment of duodenal ulcers
4
Q
Contraindications
A
pregnancy
5
Q
Cautions
A
lactation
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
- nausea - abdominal pain
- diarrhea - dyspepsia
- flatulence - constipation
- vomiting - excessive bleeding
- miscarriages - dysmenorrhea
- spotting - hypermenorrhea
- cramping - other menstrual disorders
