This paper is published in Volume-11, Issue-4, 2025
Area
Medical
Author
Dr Jeena Darsan, Dr Amarpali KS, Dr Priya S Raju
Org/Univ
Dr. Moopen's Medical College, Kerala, India
Pub. Date
20 July, 2025
Paper ID
V11I4-1170
Publisher
Keywords
Postpartum Hemorrhage, Carbetocin, Oxytocin, Vaginal Delivery, Randomized Controlled Trial

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Dr Jeena Darsan, Dr Amarpali KS, Dr Priya S Raju. Comparative Evaluation of Prophylactic Carbetocin versus Oxytocin in Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Dr Jeena Darsan, Dr Amarpali KS, Dr Priya S Raju (2025). Comparative Evaluation of Prophylactic Carbetocin versus Oxytocin in Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 11(4) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Dr Jeena Darsan, Dr Amarpali KS, Dr Priya S Raju. "Comparative Evaluation of Prophylactic Carbetocin versus Oxytocin in Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 11.4 (2025). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

To compare the efficacy and safety of prophylactic carbetocin versus oxytocin in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after normal vaginal delivery. Methods: This was a single-blind randomized controlled trial including 84 women undergoing vaginal delivery. Group A received 100 mcg IV carbetocin; Group B received 10 IU IM plus 10 IU IV oxytocin in 500 ml RL. Primary outcomes included postpartum blood loss and changes in hemoglobin/hematocrit levels. Secondary outcomes included the need for additional uterotonics, blood transfusions, and adverse effects. Results: Mean blood loss was significantly lower in the carbetocin group (197.36 ± 77.63 ml) compared to oxytocin (316.64 ± 107.71 ml, p=0.04). Postpartum hemoglobin and hematocrit decline were less significant in the carbetocin group (p<0.001). No significant differences were observed in the need for transfusion (p=0.69) or adverse effects (p=0.75). Conclusion: Carbetocin significantly reduces postpartum blood loss compared to oxytocin, with a comparable safety profile. Its use may be beneficial in resource-limited settings due to its heat stability and single-dose regimen. Keywords: postpartum hemorrhage, carbetocin, oxytocin, vaginal delivery, randomized controlled trial