Use of misoprostol (prostaglandin E1 methyl analogue) to expedite delivery in severe preeclampsia remote from term

Abstract

Intravaginal misoprostol was used for labor induction in 2 patients with severe preeclampsia remote from term. Both patients had an uneventful vaginal delivery within 14 h of the initial application. Misoprostol appears to be effective for labor induction in cases where expeditious vaginal delivery is necessary.