Isosorbide Mononitrate and Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening in Induction of Labor

Authors

  • Mohamad Elsokary

Keywords:

isosorbide mononitrate; misoprostol; cervical ripening; induction of labor

Abstract

Background: The most favorable method for cervical ripening is not fully agreed upon by practitioners; however, isosorbide mononitrate administration is considered a low-risk method of labor induction for pregnant women at full term. Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of adding isosorbide mononitrate to misoprostol for cervical ripening in prelabor induction of full term pregnant women in comparison with misoprostol alone. Design: Randomized study. Setting: Ain Shams Maternity teaching hospital. Patients and methods: 120 women were divided randomly into two equal arms of 60 women in each one. Intervention: Patients admitted through the reception room or out patient clinic and they scheduled for induction of labor. Group I were given intravaginal isosorbide mononitrate with misoprostol while group II were given placebo with misoprostol intravaginally.

How to Cite

Mohamad Elsokary. (2015). Isosorbide Mononitrate and Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening in Induction of Labor. Global Journal of Medical Research, 15(E4), 1–5. Retrieved from https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/1015

Isosorbide Mononitrate and Misoprostol for Cervical Ripening in Induction of Labor

Published

2015-10-15