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Re: The death of Cytotec/misoprostol as we know it From: Paul Prior MD (pprior@clover.net) Fri Sep 15 18:27:08 2000 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Paul Prior MD: "Re: Good quote." Previous message: art fougner, md: "Re: New HCFA Ruling" In reply to: Efrain Ramirez: "Re: The death of Cytotec/misoprostol as we know it" Next in thread: Jim Connerth: "Re: The death of Cytotec/misoprostol as we know it" On Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:31:47 -0500, eramirez@icepr.com (Efrain Ramirez) wrote: >Paul- would you want to see something like this -- hey everyone --this >is me talking not ACOG Ok? > >IMPORTANT DRUG UPDATE CONCERNING THE USE OF INTRAVAGINAL OR ORAL >MISOPROSTOL IN PREGNANT WOMEN FOR INDUCTION OF LABOR OR ABORTION > >Dear Doctor ___________: > >The purpose of this letter is to remind you that Cytotec administration >by any route is not contraindicated in women who are pregnant when use >in an appropriate fashion. Although Cytotec is not approved by the FDA >for the induction of labor or abortion . Such "off-label" prescribing >is legal and is not considered experimental if the use of the medication >is based on sound, scientific studies. ...deleted... Such a letter seems based on a reasonable balance between known benefits and the lack of manufacturer submitted FDA data. It would benefit us all for such a letter to be sent out post-haste from ACOG. -- Paul Prior MD Get rebates from online purchases - up to 30% cash back. Coshocton, OH Includes: Disney,Borders,Wine.com,800.com,Dell,petstore Solo Practice uBid,more.com,JCrew,800-flowers,Avon, WWF & hundreds more. OB/GYN Try: http://www.ebates.com/index.jhtml?referrer=pprior Next message: Paul Prior MD: "Re: Good quote." Previous message: art fougner, md: "Re: New HCFA Ruling" In reply to: Efrain Ramirez: "Re: The death of Cytotec/misoprostol as we know it" Next in thread: Jim Connerth: "Re: The death of Cytotec/misoprostol as we know it"

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