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. 2001 Apr 23;2001(2):CD003098. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003098

Comparison 72. Oral prostaglandin vs oral oxytocin: all women, favorable cervix.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
2 Uterine hyperstimulation with fetal heart rate changes 1 280 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
3 Cesarean section 1 280 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.5 [0.18, 1.43]
8 Uterine hyperstimulation without fetal heart rate changes 1 280 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 280 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.29, 1.44]
19 Nausea 1 280 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 23.0 [1.37, 386.56]
20 Vomiting 1 280 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.32, 28.49]