Induction of labor with prostaglandin.

摘要: 40 patients received either prostaglandin (PG)F2alpha or oxytocin to induce term labor. The 2 groups were comparable with respect cervical status prior dilatation fetal station and parity. mean maximum dose for was 8.2 mU/min the group minimal 5.6 mU those more dilatation. range PGF2alpha 7.5-20 mcg/min. doses of required elicit an adequate uterine response higher than reported by another previous investigators. less time establish labor in women low scores effective a favorable cervix. Both drugs scores. 95% induced 80% who delivered indicating that is not as oxytocin. In addition 40% experienced prolonged contractions demonstrated bradycardia. Only 1 such incident happened group. Further study will be necessary before can considered safe induction