title: Intravaginal misoprostol for termination of midtrimester pregnancy.
abstract: Misoprostol seems to be a drug with many potential uses apart from the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. The oral tablet appears to be effective for termination of midtrimester pregnancy when administered intravaginally. Further research should be carried out to determine its full range of action in order that the drug can be utilized to its maximum potential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Soh
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raman
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000328:Adult; D016527:Drug Costs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016595:Misoprostol; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second
chemical_list: D016595:Misoprostol