This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
Drug of choice for NSAID induced gastric ulcer is: September 2008, March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Miprinone, B. Misoprostol, C. Carboprost, D. Miazapine
B: Misoprostol
Answer: B: Misoprostol 
Explanation: Ans.B: Misoprostol Misoprostol is a drug that is used for the prevention of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced gastric ulcers, for early aboion, to treat missed miscarriage, and to induce labor. Pharmacologically, misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin El (PGE1) analogue