title: Prostaglandin E2 tablets used intravaginally for the induction of labour.
abstract: Prostaglandin E2 tablets were administered intravaginally 505 patients for the induction of labour, without amniotomy, using doses ranging from 1 to 5 mg as a single insertion. The advantages and limitations of this method of induction of labour are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000187:drug effects; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000187:drug effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011458:Prostaglandins E / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011897:Random Allocation; D013607:Tablets; D014621:Vagina
chemical_list: D011458:Prostaglandins E; D013607:Tablets