The most commonly used prostaglandin analog is:

A. misoprostol (Cytotec)
B. camphorated opium tincture (Paregoric)
C. chloroquine (Aralen)
D. tetracycline (Achromycin)


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Rationale: The prostaglandin analogue misoprostol (Cytotec) is the most commonly used and has been effective in some cases in which H2-receptor antagonists have not caused a response.

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