International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Nov 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of sublingual misoprostol, intravenous oxytocin, and intravenous methylergometrine in active management of the third stage of labor.
To compare the efficacy and adverse effects of sublingual misoprostol, intravenous oxytocin, and intravenous methylergometrine in active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL). ⋯ Administration of 600 microg of sublingual misoprostol was more effective than 400 microg of misoprostol, intravenous oxytocin, and intravenous methylergometrine for AMTSL.