Comparing low dose vaginal misoprostol and dinoprostone gel for labour induction
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 8
Abstract
Objectives: To compare the efficacy and induction of labour with dinoprostone gel and misoprostol tablet with respect to induction- delivery, interval, type of delivery, cost efficiency. To study the maternal and fetal outcome in both groups. Method: A prospective study of 100 patients admitted to labour ward with an indication for induction of labour. Results: There are equal number of patients in both the groups with similar gestational age bishops score of 4 to 6 prior to induction with majority of them having 6 score. Mean induction and delivery interval between both the groups is statistically and clinically significant. Conclusion: Misoprostol and dinoprostone are safe and effective for cervical ripining of labour induction. Misoprostol is cost effective, stable at room temperature. Induction delivery interval, requirement of oxytocine augmentation is less in misoprostol group. Vaginal delivery rate is high in misoprostol group.
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Supriya Waydande, Vidya Jadhav
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