Misoprostol is sometimes co-administered with NSAIDs to prevent which adverse effect?
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Correct answer: NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog. It replaces the protective prostaglandins in the stomach that are lost during NSAID therapy, thereby stimulating mucus and bicarbonate secretion and inhibiting acid production.
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