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Misoprostol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

(±)-15-Deoxy-(16RS)-16-hydroxy-16-methylprostaglandin E1 methyl ester

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H38O5
CAS Number:
59122-46-2
Molecular Weight:
382.53
MDL number:
MFCD00274550
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329830981
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

misoprostol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CCCCC(C)(O)C\C=C\[C@H]1[C@H](O)CC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C22H38O5/c1-4-5-14-22(2,26)15-10-12-18-17(19(23)16-20(18)24)11-8-6-7-9-13-21(25)27-3/h10,12,17-18,20,24,26H,4-9,11,13-16H2,1-3H3/b12-10+/t17-,18-,20-,22?/m1/s1

InChI key

OJLOPKGSLYJEMD-URPKTTJQSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PTGER3(5733)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Misoprostol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

PGE1 analog prodrug which is rapidly de-esterified to active "misoprostolic acid". Cited for extremely wide-ranging therapeutic effects, including prevention of NSAID-induced gastric ulceration, regulation of immunologic cascades, inhibition of platelet-activating factor (PAF), treatment of ethanol- and acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity and hepatitis, and stimulation of cartilage repair after injury.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H360

Precautionary Statements

P201 - P301 + P310 + P330

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Christina S Chu et al.
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 105(8), 336-347 (2012-08-22)
This article describes and critically appraises clinical trials assessing misoprostol effectiveness in preventing primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in home and community settings in low- and middle-income countries. Of 172 identified studies of misoprostol use in labour only six fulfilled the
V A Hundley et al.
BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology, 120(3), 277-285 (2012-11-30)
Using misoprostol to prevent postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in home-birth settings remains controversial. To review the safety and effectiveness of oral misoprostol in preventing PPH in home-birth settings. The Cochrane Library, PubMed, and POPLINE were searched for articles published until 31
C W Ho et al.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 37(8), 819-824 (2013-02-26)
Poor adherence to gastroprotective agents (GPAs) is common among users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or low-dose aspirin (ASA). There are little data on the utilization of GPAs among NSAID and ASA users complicated by ulcer bleeding. To study the
Jeffrey Michael Smith et al.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 13, 44-44 (2013-02-21)
Hemorrhage continues to be a leading cause of maternal death in developing countries. The 2012 World Health Organization guidelines for the prevention and management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) recommend oral administration of misoprostol by community health workers (CHWs). However, there
Heleen J van Beekhuizen et al.
International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 122(3), 234-237 (2013-06-25)
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of misoprostol among patients with retained placenta in a low-resource setting. A prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was carried out in Tanzania between April 2008 and November 2011. It included patients who delivered
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