Miscellaneous GI agents
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Cytotec Dosage

Drug Detail:Cytotec (Misoprostol [ mye-so-prah-stole ])

Generic Name: MISOPROSTOL 100ug

Dosage Form: tablet

Drug Class: Miscellaneous GI agents

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The recommended adult oral dose of Cytotec for reducing the risk of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers is 200 mcg four times daily with food. If this dose cannot be tolerated, a dose of 100 mcg can be used. (See Clinical Pharmacology: Clinical studies.) Cytotec should be taken for the duration of NSAID therapy as prescribed by the physician. Cytotec should be taken with a meal, and the last dose of the day should be at bedtime.

Renal impairment

Adjustment of the dosing schedule in renally impaired patients is not routinely needed, but dosage can be reduced if the 200-mcg dose is not tolerated. (See Clinical Pharmacology.)

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