British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Oct 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialMisoprostol compared with methylergometrine for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage: a double-blind randomised trial.
To compare the efficacy and side effects of misoprostol, compared with methylergometrine, for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage. ⋯ This study suggests that although protection from postpartum haemorrhage using parenteral methylergometrine and oral misoprostol is nearly equal, misoprostol is associated with more side effects.