Carbetocin in comparison with oxytocin in several dosing regimens for the prevention of uterine atony after elective caesarean section in the Netherlands.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to compare the prophylactic effects of carbetocin with those of oxytocin for the prevention of uterine atony in patients undergoing elective caesarean section (CS) in the Netherlands. The primary endpoint was the need for additional uterotonic medication.

Methods: Each of the five participating Dutch hospitals treated 50-100 term patients with 100 μg of intravenous carbetocin on prescription.