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Does MISOPROSTOL Cause Uterine hyperstimulation? 16 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 16 reports of Uterine hyperstimulation have been filed in association with MISOPROSTOL (Misoprostol). This represents 0.5% of all adverse event reports for MISOPROSTOL.

16
Reports of Uterine hyperstimulation with MISOPROSTOL
0.5%
of all MISOPROSTOL reports
1
Deaths
6
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Uterine hyperstimulation From MISOPROSTOL?

Of the 16 reports, 1 (6.3%) resulted in death, 6 (37.5%) required hospitalization, and 4 (25.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Uterine hyperstimulation Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MISOPROSTOL. However, 16 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MISOPROSTOL Cause?

Off label use (632) Haemorrhage (588) Abortion incomplete (535) Product use in unapproved indication (296) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (261) Pain (231) Foetal exposure during pregnancy (221) Foetal exposure during delivery (204) Drug ineffective (190) Anaemia (185)

What Other Drugs Cause Uterine hyperstimulation?

DINOPROSTONE (65) OXYTOCIN (5)

Which MISOPROSTOL Alternatives Have Lower Uterine hyperstimulation Risk?

MISOPROSTOL vs MITAPIVAT MISOPROSTOL vs MITOMYCIN MISOPROSTOL vs MITOTANE MISOPROSTOL vs MITOXANTRONE MISOPROSTOL vs MITRAGYNINE\HERBALS

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MISOPROSTOL Full Profile All Uterine hyperstimulation Reports All Drugs Causing Uterine hyperstimulation MISOPROSTOL Demographics