Safety and effectiveness of oral misoprostol for induction of labour in a resource-limited setting: a dose escalation study

Abstract Background Oral misoprostol as an induction of labour (IOL) agent is rapidly gaining popularity in resource-limited settings because it is cheap, stable at ambient temperatures, and logistically easier to administer compared to dinoprostone and oxytocin. We aim to investigate the safety and...

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Main Authors: Marilyn Morris, John W. Bolnga, Ovoi Verave, Jimmy Aipit, Allanie Rero, Moses Laman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1483-5