Prospective study compares side effects and hemodynamic outcomes of carbetocin versus oxytocin for postpartum hemorrhage prevention in cesarean sections.
Key Points
Carbetocin and oxytocin showed comparable side effects, with 22% and 21% respectively.
Nausea was more common in the oxytocin group at 14% compared to 8% for carbetocin.
Both agents had similar hemodynamic outcomes, evidenced by mean hemoglobin drop and hematocrit changes.
Carbetocin may reduce the need for additional uterotonics or antiemetic therapy postoperatively.