Side-effects of intravenously versus intramuscularly oxytocin for postpartum hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background: Oxytocin is the gold standard uterotonic agent for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage. However, there is no consensus with clear evidence about the side-effects of oxytocin administered intravenously or intramuscularly for management of the third stage of labor. We conducted a systemati...

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Main Authors: Wen Ai, Yanfei Zeng, Manhua Zhen, Li Lao, Yubo Ma, Li Liu, Yinghui Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2023.1273771/full