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Comparison of isosorbide mononitrate and misoprostol for cervical ripening in termination of pregnancy between 8 and 12 weeks: a randomized controlled trial.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20549511     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIM: The present study was undertaken to compare the efficacy of isosorbide mononitrate (IMN) and misoprostol for cervical ripening in termination of pregnancy between 8 and 12 weeks.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective randomized single blind study enrolled 40 women with singleton pregnancy seeking surgical termination of pregnancy between 8 and 12 weeks of gestation. They were divided into two groups-group I received IMN 40 mg while group II received misoprostol 40 mg vaginally, 3 h prior to suction and evacuation. All women were monitored for effects of cervical ripening and adverse effects.
RESULTS: The mean sizes of dilators that could be negotiated without any resistance was 5.9 ± 1.33 in group I and 8.6 ± 0.94 in group II (p < 0.001, 95% CI 0.58, 0.41). The mean dilator sizes at which resistance was first encountered was 6.9 ± 1.37 in group I and 9.9 ± 1.23 in group II (p < 0.001, 95% CI 0.60, 0.54). The mean blood loss was 61.5 ± 13.86 ml in group I and 36.25 ± 12.80 ml in group II (p < 0.001, 95% CI 6.07, 5.63). Headache was the most common adverse effect seen with IMN use.
CONCLUSION: The results show that IMN has a definite role and better safety profile than misoprostol in first trimester cervical ripening, although misoprostol is more effective and causes less blood loss.
Authors:
Nirmala Duhan; Sonam Gupta; Krishna Dahiya; Daya Sirohiwal; Seema Rohilla
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-06-13
Journal Detail:
Title:  Archives of gynecology and obstetrics     Volume:  283     ISSN:  1432-0711     ISO Abbreviation:  Arch. Gynecol. Obstet.     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-05-12     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8710213     Medline TA:  Arch Gynecol Obstet     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1245-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. B.D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, H. No. 6/9J, Medical Campus, Rohtak, 124001, Haryana, India, nkadian@gmail.com.
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