The following statement is true about misoprostol:
A. It relieves peptic ulcer pain, but does not
promote ulcer healing
B. It heals nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
induced gastric ulcer not responding to H2
blockers
C. It produces fewer side effects than H2 blockers
D. It is the most effective drug for preventing
ulcer relapse

1 Answer

Answer :

B. It heals nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
induced gastric ulcer not responding to H2
blockers

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