Use of misoprostol (prostaglandin E1 methyl analogue) to expedite delivery in severe preeclampsia remote from term.
Intravaginal misoprostol was used for labor induction in 2 patients with severe preeclampsia remote from term. Both patients had an uneventful vaginal delivery within 14 h of the initial application. Misoprostol appears to be effective for labor induction in cases where expeditious vaginal delivery is necessary.
Del Valle
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville 32209-6511, USA.
Sanchez-Ramos
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Jordan
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Gaudier
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Delke
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D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D016595:Misoprostol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; D016595:Misoprostol