Misoprostol-Induced Fever and Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescribing: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Misoprostol is widely used for medication abortion and postpartum hemorrhage. However, it has been associated with the adverse effect of fever, which can pose challenges in management and potentially contribute to unnecessary antibiotic use. The incidence of misoprostol-induced fever in the context of medical abortion has not been extensively studied.