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Randomized Comparison of Vaginal Misoprostol and Intravenous Oxytocin for Labor Induction in Multiparous Women
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Vaginal Misoprostol and Intravenous Oxytocin for Induction of Labor in Multiparous Women. Completed, enrolled 130 participants.
Detailed Summary
This study will compare the effectiveness of vaginal misoprostol (Cytotec) and intravenous oxytocin (Pitocin) in multiparous women who present at term for labor induction.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Dosage: 25 µg every 4 hours up to a maximum of 4 doses until cervical change is consistent with a diagnosis of active labor Route of administration: Intravaginal
Dosage: 2 miu per minute increased in increments of 1-2 miu per minute every 30 minutes to establish an effective contraction pattern. Route of administration: intravenous