Misoprostol vs. oxytocin for induction of labor at term.
Efficacy of misoprostol was studied for induction of labor at term. Seventy patients were randomized to Group A (n = 36, oral misoprostol 50 microg four hourly to maximum of 5 doses) and B (n = 34, continuous oxytocin infusion). Induction-delivery interval was shorter with misoprostol (7.7 +/- 2.8 h against 14.3 +/- 4.8 h with oxytocin) but the rates of vaginal delivery, cesarean, neonatal outcome variables were similar. Hence, misoprostol is an effective agent for induction of labor at term.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, India. prakasharuna@hotmail.com
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D016595:Misoprostol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010120:Oxytocics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome
D010120:Oxytocics; D016595:Misoprostol; D010121:Oxytocin