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. 2010 Apr 14;2010(4):CD004901. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004901.pub2

Comparison 10. Oral misoprostol versus PGF2alpha.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Mean induction to birth interval 1 133 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 9.40 [4.90, 13.90]
2 Surgical evacuation of the uterus 1 133 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.78 [0.36, 1.69]
3 Nausea 1 133 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.91 [0.56, 1.49]
4 Vomiting 1 133 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.91 [0.56, 1.49]
5 Diarrhoea 1 133 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.60 [0.65, 10.41]
6 Pyrexia 1 133 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.27 [0.57, 2.86]