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Misoprostol
Misoporstol (Cytotec ) is a labor inducer is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.
Misoprostol is a medication that causes the uterus to contract. This can be used to induce labor. It is also used to help a miscarriage pass more quickly. It is either taken by mouth or as tablets placed into the vagina. Misoprostol causes significant cramping and, if it is used to pass a miscarriage, causes vaginal bleeding. This is a normal effect of the medicine.
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