Gynecologic and obstetric investigation
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Gynecol. Obstet. Invest. · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA double-blind randomized controlled trial of oral misoprostol and intramuscular syntometrine in the management of the third stage of labor.
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of oral misoprostol 400 mug with intramuscular syntometrine in the management of the third stage of labor. ⋯ Orally administered misoprostol at a dose of 400 mug is an acceptable alternative in preventing post-partum blood loss, as measured by the peri-partum change in hemoglobin level and was not associated with an increased incidence of side effects.