Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
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Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. · May 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison the effects of oxytocin and methylergonovine in elective caesarean section under spinal anesthesia.
In order to prevent postpartum hemorrhage in caesarean section under spinal anesthesia, patients routinely receive oxytocin. In this study we compared the efficacy of Methylergonovine and Oxytocin on hemodynamic stability and bleeding amount in caesarean section. ⋯ Methylergonovine induced significantly more hemodynamic stability. Adverse effects were similar between two groups. We recommend the use of methylergonovine in patients with caesarean section under spinal anesthesia because of its hemodynamic stability and low need to vasoconstrictor drugs.