JKKI : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Indonesia
JKKI, Vol 7, No 1, (2015)

The benefit and risk of misoprostol use: in obstetrics and gynecology

Sufi Desrini (Departement of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Indonesia)

Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jan 2016

Abstract

Misoprostol is licensed to treat gastric ulcers but now it is widely used for a variety of indications in osbtetrics and gynecology. This is called ‘off-label’ use. Misoprostol is cheap, stable at room temperature and easily to access it. Available in tablet form, it can be administred vaginally, rectally, sublingually and bucally. This review explains benefit and risk of misoprostol in obstetric and gynecology field.

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JKKI : Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Indonesia
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Abbrev

JKKI

Publisher

Universitas Islam Indonesia

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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JKKI: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Indonesia is a peer-reviewed journal in the field of medical and health sciences. This journal is designed as a place of dissemination of information and scientific knowledge, which publishes three times a year. It publishes original article, article review, and ...