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| Title |
Oral misoprostol for induction of labour
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|---|---|
| Published by |
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, April 2006
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| DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd001338.pub2 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Alfirevic, Zarko, Weeks, Andrew |
| Abstract |
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin that can be given orally or vaginally. In most countries misoprostol has not been licensed for use in pregnancy, but its unlicensed use is common because misoprostol is cheap, stable at room temperature and effective in causing uterine contractions. Oral use of misoprostol may be convenient, but high doses could cause uterine hyperstimulation and uterine rupture which may be life-threatening for both mother and fetus. |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 7 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 7 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 1 | 14% |
| Student > Bachelor | 1 | 14% |
| Unknown | 5 | 71% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 2 | 29% |
| Unknown | 5 | 71% |