Misoprostol (Cytotec) is safe and effective for induction of labor, although it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in pregnancy. In August 2000, the manufacturer of ...

H.L. began feeling mild contractions after receiving her third dose of misoprostol ... medical methods of cervical ripening for induction of labor. This article reviews two commonly used ...

Labor induction with vaginal misoprostol during childbirth achieves vaginal delivery rates similar to the oral alternative while significantly reducing the need for oxytocin, the most commonly ...