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.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, India. prakasharuna@hotmail.com
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Dubay
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Pandey
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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