Induction of the labor with Misoprostol vs. Oxytocin
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https://doi.org/10.18597/rcog.707Keywords:
Misoprostol, Oxytocin, induction of laborAbstract
INTRODUCTION: The induction of the labor consists in the artificial initiation of the uterine activity. At the present time, three principal methods of induction exist: the Oxytocin, prostaglandins, and the amniotomy.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present prospective and randomized study is to compare the efficacy and security of upward dose of Misoprostol, with an infusion of Oxytocin, for the induction of the labor.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The patients in this study with any indication for induction of labor, to the Rafael Calvo Maternity Clinic, in Cartagena-Colombia, from September 8, 1998 to February 4, 1999.
From 136 patient, only 100 completed the selection criteria; 50 patient were treated with Misoprostol and 50 with Oxytocin.
RESULTS: There wasn’t statistical difference in the complications with the use of both drugs, but we observed less time with Misoprostol than with Oxytocin for induction of the labor, which was statistically significant, in spite of greater number of patients with an index of Bishop <3.
CONCLUSION: The Misoprostol is an effective and sure drug in the induction of labor.
Author Biographies
Orlando Borré Arrieta
Benjamín Rodríguez Yances
César Mendivil Ciodaro
William Angarita Peñaranda
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