Cytotec is a medicine that is also generically called misoprostol. This drug is widely used in order to reduce and sometimes even prevent ulcers.
Cytotec Indications

Cytotec is also widely known for its ability to reduce stomach acids. This drug can effectively replace several defensive substances that are known to be populated by aspirin and NSAIDs. Cytotec is a medicine that is widely prescribed to prevent formation of stomach ulcers, especially in the case of patients who are following a treatment with aspirin or with another NSAID for example ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen, tolmetin, diclofenac, fenoprofen and nabumetone.
Cytotec Warnings

Cytotec is known to sometimes cause spontaneous abortion or miscarriage. This medicine is a category X FDA pregnancy medicine. Therefore, a treatment with Cytotec during pregnancy might have harmful effects on a growing fetus. If you are pregnant, or if you think that you might become pregnant any time soon you should not start taking this medicine without first consulting it with your personal healthcare provider.

Although Cytotec’s main ingredients are not known to pass into the patient’s breast milk, you should talk to your personal doctor before you start taking this medicine if you are currently breast feeding an infant. During the first few weeks of your treatment with Cytotec you might find yourself experiencing some unpleasant allergic reactions and side effects such as stomach cramps, mild to moderate diarrhea, vomiting and/or nausea. However, these minor problems regularly stop after about 7 days of treatment with this product. If these symptoms last for more than 8 days, or if you find them especially bothersome, you should immediately contact your personal healthcare provider.
Cytotec Intake Guidelines

Ask your doctor how and when you should take this drug. You must not disobey any of his or her instructions. If you fail to understand some of them, or if you need any auxiliary explanations, you should address a pharmacist, a nurse or a physician. You should accompany each of your regular doses of Cytotec with a full glass of water. This medicine is regularly taken after meals and at bedtime (4 times a day). When taking Cytotec always take each dose with plenty of water. It is usually taken 4 times a day, after meals and at bedtime. Follow the instructions given to you by your doctor. You must not stop taking in Cytotec without first consulting it with your personal physician even if you start to feel better after a few days of treatment.
Cytotec Dosage

You should ask your doctor to tell you the correct dose of Cytotec that you should take in, in order to get the proper results from your treatment with this drug. You can also rely on the instructions that are written on the drug’s package. Although this medicine is regularly taken in 4

What drug(s) may interact with misoprostol?
•antacids
•cyclosporine

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What side effects may I notice from taking misoprostol?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
•chest pain
•dehydration
•lightheadedness or fainting spells
•severe diarrhea
•sudden shortness of breath
•unusual vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or cramping (females)

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea (mild)
•dizziness
•headache
•menstrual irregularity, spotting, or cramps
•nausea
•stomach upset or cramps

What should I watch for while taking misoprostol?
It can take several days of therapy with misoprostol before your stomach pains improve. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition does not improve, or if it gets worse. You can take antacids for the occasional relief of pain unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you otherwise.

If you are female, You should not use this drug to prevent stomach ulcers if you are pregnant. Females should avoid pregnancy while taking this medication and for at least one month (one full menstrual cycle) after discontinuing this medication. Misoprostol can cause contractions of the uterus that may cause abortion or the medication may harm an unborn baby. You should use a reliable form of birth control while taking misoprostol; talk to your health care provider about birth control options. If you become pregnant, think you are pregnant, or want to become pregnant during misoprostol treatment, stop taking this drug immediately and contact your health care provider for advice.

Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Keep in a dry place. Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.