Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Cytotec. Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects. Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects. Cytotec (misoprostol) is a synthetic (man-made) prostaglandin used to prevent the formation of ulcers in the stomach during treatment with aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. NSAIDs and aspirin are used to treat pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammatory conditions. How to use Cytotec. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. If you have any questions about this drug, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Cytotec (misoprostol) can be used in the management of a missed or incomplete miscarriage as an alternative to the dilation and curettage procedure. Cytotec is a medication used to start labor, cause an abortion, prevent and treat stomach ulcers, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus. Bath, cytotec can re-attach themselves from the needle is existing illnesses, drugs, with variable success with the ribs below the anterior, posterior, and progesterone. Drug Information on Cytotec (misoprostol) includes drug pictures, side effects, drug interactions, directions for use, symptoms of overdose, and what to avoid. warnings. cytotec (misoprostol) administration to women who are pregnant can cause birth defects, abortion, premature birth or uterine rupture. uterine rupture has been reported when cytotec was administered in pregnant women to induce labor or to induce abortion. Cytotec has not been shown to interfere with the beneficial effects of aspirin on signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Cytotec does not exert clinically significant effects on the absorption, blood levels, and antiplatelet effects of therapeutic doses of aspirin. Cytotec has no clinically significant effect on the Bleeding after taking the misoprostol pills. Most women will start bleeding 1-4 hours after using misoprostol; however, there are individual variations.