BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Haemodynamic effects of carbetocin and oxytocin given as intravenous bolus on women undergoing caesarean delivery: a randomised trial.
This study compares the maternal heart rate effects of carbetocin and oxytocin during elective caesarean delivery. ⋯ Both oxytocins have comparable haemodynamic effects and are uterotonic drugs with an acceptable safety profile for prophylactic use. Minimal differences in the recovery phase beyond 70 seconds are in keeping with the fact that carbetocin has an extended half-life compared with oxytocin.