Uses And Side Effects Of Cytotec (Misoprostol). Cytotec, a trade name of misoprostol is a potent orally active prostagladin E1 analogue initially developed for treatment of peptic ulcer but later discovered to be a potent drug for abortion and starting (induction) of labour.

It is commonly called Miso or abortion drug nowadays and a popular drug among women, abortion clinics, and the Obstetrics department of health facilities and primary health care centres.

Recently, it has been discovered that misoprostol is absorbed after oral ingestion and concentrated in the womb after 5 minutes where it exerts considerable oxytotic effects. Cytotec when applied vaginally at even a lower dose contracts the uterus stronger than with the oral route.