A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Carbetocin and Oxytocin  for the Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Elective and  Emergency Cesarean Deliveries

Dr. P. G. Raghavendra, Dr. Sahana P R

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Carbetocin and Oxytocin for the Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Elective and Emergency Cesarean Deliveries

Authors

Dr. P. G. Raghavendra, Dr. Sahana P R

Keywords:

Postpartum hemorrhage, Carbetocin, Oxytocin, Cesarean section, Uterotonics, Randomized controlled trial.

Abstract

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage(PPH) remains a leading cause of maternalmorbidity worldwide. Oxytocin is thetraditional first-line uterotonic, whereasCarbetocin, a longer-acting analogue, may offer superior uterine tone and reduced need for additional interventions.

References

Attilakos G, et al. Carbetocin vs oxytocin for prevention of postpartum haemorrhage following cesarean section. BJOG. 2010;117:929–936.

Su LL, et al. Carbetocin for preventing postpartum hemorrhage: A systematic review. Obstet Gynecol. 2012;119:931–938.

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Published

2025-11-20

How to Cite

Dr. P. G. Raghavendra, Dr. Sahana P R. (2025). A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Carbetocin and Oxytocin for the Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Elective and Emergency Cesarean Deliveries. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(2), 3734–3736. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1299