• Int J Obstet Anesth · Dec 2016

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    The role of carbetocin in the prevention and management of postpartum haemorrhage.

    • L S Meshykhi, M R Nel, and D N Lucas.
    • Department of Anaesthetics, The Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UK.
    • Int J Obstet Anesth. 2016 Dec 1; 28: 61-69.

    AbstractCarbetocin is a new synthetic analogue of oxytocin. It has a longer half life than oxytocin. This review examines the current evidence for the use of carbetocin as an alternative to oxytocin, as a first-line agent in the pharmacological management of the third stage of labour.Copyright © 2016. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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