Sublingual misoprostol versus methylergometrine for active management of the third stage of labor

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N. Vimala · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

S. Mittal · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Sudhir Kumar · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Vatsla Dadhwal · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Shiva Mehta · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Sublingual misoprostol appears to be as effective as intravenous methylergometrine in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage. However, larger randomized studies are needed to advocate its routine use.

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Maternal and fetal healthcare Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Reproductive Health and Contraception

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Published in: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Volume 87, Issue 1, pp. 1-5

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.05.016

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Sublingual misoprostol versus methylergometrine for active management of the third stage of labor

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