American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jun 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialA comparison of orally administered misoprostol to intravenous oxytocin for labor induction in women with favorable cervical examinations.
The purpose of this study was to compare orally administered misoprostol with intravenous oxytocin infusion for labor induction in women with favorable cervical examinations (defined as a Bishop score of 6 or more). ⋯ Oral misoprostol offers no benefit over intravenous oxytocin for labor induction in women with favorable cervical examinations. It is associated with a higher likelihood of uterine hyperstimulation and may increase the risk of uterine rupture.