Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Low-dose misoprostol solution for labour induction: A prospective study in Pakistani women from a single urban centre in Multan
By Warda Sajjal, Isma Khalid, Sana Saleem and 1 others.
Abstract
Objective
To assess the safety and effectiveness of low-dose misoprostol administered in oral solution for induction of labour at term.
Method
The prospective, observational study was conducted from September 1, 2022, to September 1, 2023, at the Women Christian Hospital, Multan, and comprised women having a singleton pregnancy with a cephalic presentation and an unfavourable cervix. Misoprostol 200mcg was dissolved in 200mL of drinking water for the oral solution. Up to 12 doses of 25mcg were administered every two hours. Data was noted for induction-to-delivery interval, mode of delivery, and maternal and neonatal complications. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.
