Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Drug profile · INN

misoprostol

misoprostol (CYTOTEC) is a prostanoid ep3 receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 1
Pipeline programs 6
News articles 0
Drug details — misoprostol
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
1
Programs
6
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

misoprostol (CYTOTEC) is a prostanoid ep3 receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN misoprostol
Brand CYTOTEC
Mechanism Prostanoid EP3 receptor agonist
Target Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtype
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET

Mechanism of action

Prostanoid EP3 receptor agonist

Primary target: Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtype

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. misoprostol Phase 3 · Chinese Academy of · Labor Induction
  2. Misoprostol Phase 1 · Chinese Academy of · Hypotonic; Labor
  3. Misoprostol Approved · Chinese Academy of · Labor
  4. Misoprostol Unknown · Shanghai Medical College · Postpartum Hemorrhage
  5. Misoprostol 25 µg Vaginal Unknown · ANI PHARMACEUTICALS · Cervical Ripening
  6. oxytocin and misoprostol Unknown · United Therapeutics Europe · Postpartum Hemorrhage

Related & competitor drugs

  1. sepetaprost Prostanoid EP3 receptor agonist

Related patents

  1. US 8148560

    Vaginal tablets comprising misoprostol and methods of making and using the same

    Expires Mon Mar 29 2032 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is misoprostol?

misoprostol (CYTOTEC) is a prostanoid ep3 receptor agonist. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for misoprostol?

CYTOTEC is a marketed brand name for misoprostol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of misoprostol?

misoprostol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.