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Your comprehensive guide to understanding Misoprostol, an essential drug recommended by the WHO, but one that many find difficult to obtain in its original version. In this educational video, we explain the fundamental differences between the original brand name "Cytotec" and the approved local alternatives "MIZOTAC" and "Misoprost."

We provide detailed information about Cytotec, produced by Pfizer, and explain why it is unofficially imported, making it susceptible to counterfeiting and price fluctuations. We also shed light on the local alternatives, MIZOTAC (from Sigma) and Misoprost (from Chemi Pharma), and how they are exclusively distributed through official medical channels, not public pharmacies, which explains the presence of fake copies on the black market.

Most importantly, we offer practical guidance to help you assess the drug's effectiveness after use. We explain the symptoms that indicate the drug is working, such as fever, chills, uterine contractions, and increasing bleeding. If these signs don't appear, it might indicate that the drug is fake or ineffective, keeping in mind that there is a natural failure rate of 10-15%. This content is for health education purposes only and does not substitute for a consultation with a specialist doctor.
Transcript
00:00مسoprostyle is a synthetic substance that mimics the effects of natural prostaglandins
00:04in the body.
00:06Although its original use was for treating and preventing stomach ulcers, it is well
00:10known for its effect on the uterus, where it stimulates contractions and helps to soften
00:15and dilate the cervix.
00:17The drug is on the World Health Organization's list of essential medicines.
00:21مسoprostyle is available under different brand names, each with its own distribution
00:26and availability characteristics.
00:28Among these brand names, Cytotec is the most famous and original global brand.
00:33This drug is manufactured by Pfizer and is not produced locally in Egypt.
00:38Because it is unofficially imported, its price is volatile and the probability of it being
00:43counterfeit is high.
00:45The available local alternatives are Misotac and Misoprost.
00:49Misotac is manufactured by Sigma for pharmaceutical industries and is mainly distributed to government
00:54hospitals.
00:55Misoprost is produced by Chemifarma and its circulation is limited to official medical
01:01channels.
01:02Both local drugs are not sold in public pharmacies which makes them susceptible to counterfeiting
01:07on the black market.
01:09When using the medication, it is very important to ensure its effectiveness, especially since
01:15its distinguishing between genuine and counterfeit, is difficult without laboratory testing.
01:20The symptoms of the drug's effectiveness begin with a slight increase in temperature and
01:25chills within one to two hours of use.
01:28After that, uterine contractions similar but stronger than menstrual cramps appear within
01:33three hours.
01:34Finally, bleeding begins within four to six hours and becomes heavier with blood clots.
01:40If these symptoms do not appear, especially contractions and bleeding, but drug is likely to be counterfeit
01:47or expired, it should be known that the drug's success rate ranges between 85% and 90%, which
01:54means there is a natural failure rate of up to 15%.
01:58In case of failure, symptoms such as contractions and fever may appear without sufficient bleeding,
02:04which could lead to continued pregnancy or an incomplete miscarriage.
02:08If you found this content helpful, share it with someone you care about.
02:13This content is for educational purposes and does not substitute for professional medical
02:17advice.
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