Quality, availability and storage conditions of oxytocin and misoprostol in Malawi

Quality, availability and storage conditions of oxytocin and misoprostol in Malawi

Abstract Background Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Oxytocin and misoprostol are used for the prevention and treatment of PPH. However, both medicines are chemically unstable and sensitive to environmental condition...

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Main Authors: Nhomsai Hagen, Felix Khuluza, Lutz Heide
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Oxytocin
Misoprostol
Post-partum haemorrhage
Medicine quality
Substandard medicine
Falsified medicine
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-2810-9

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