ADMINISTRATION OF MISOPROSTOL AND OXYTOCIN DRIP IN TERM PREGNANCY WITH PRELABOR RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES : LITERATURE REVIEW

Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) occurs when the fetal membranes rupture before regular uterine contractions begin. This obstetric challenge remains a significant concern due to heightened risks of maternal and fetal complications. Managing PROM often involves inducing labor to mitigate potential complications. A variety of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used for IOL. Pharmacological methods include oxytocin, prostaglandin (PG) analogues like misoprostol and smooth muscle stimulants such as herbs or castor oil. This study seeks to assess and compare the impact of misoprostol and oxytocin induction on the duration of labor in a term pregnancies.