Singap Med J
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Oral misoprostol versus intramuscular oxytocin in the active management of the third stage of labour.
Although the third stage of labour is usually uneventful, several significant complications may be encountered that may lead to maternal morbidity and mortality, especially primary postpartum haemorrhage. The objective of this study was to compare 400 ug oral misoprostol with 10 IU intramuscular oxytocin in the active management of the third stage of labour. ⋯ Oral misoprostol appeared to be as effective and as safe as intramuscular oxytocin in the active management of the third stage of labour.