Re: The death of Cytotec/misoprostol as we know it

From: Jim Connerth (babydoc@apex.net)
Fri Sep 15 19:35:45 2000


I'll bet Searle can "donate" more influence to ACOG than a couple doc's can muster--

Paul Prior MD wrote:

> 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.
>
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