Vaginal Misoprostol versus high dose of oxytocin for labor induction: a comparative study.

: To compare the efficacy and complications of intravaginal Misoprostol with oxytocin for induction of labor this study was carried out. One hundred and ten term pregnant women with Bishop score of 0.05). We concluded misoprostol 50 microg vaginally (every 6 h, up to 100 microg) safely and effectively induces labor and it is recommended for parturient women with Bishop score < or = 4 and the use of this drug could produce several beneficial effects, particularly a decrease in the incidence of cesarean delivery.