Randomized controlled trial comparing carbetocin, misoprostol, and oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage following an elective cesarean delivery

Conclusion Additional uterotonics were needed less frequently by patients treated with carbetocin. Carbetocin was comparable with oxytocin and superior to misoprostol in the prevention of uterine atony following an elective cesarean delivery. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02053922

Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research