Selected References: Food and Drug Administration. 2022. Mounjaro prescribing information. Retrieved on May 9 2024, from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2022/215866s000lbl.pdf. Food and Drug Administration. 2021. FDA nonclinical review of tirzepatide. Retrieved on May 9 2024, from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2022/215866Orig1s000PharmR.pdf. …
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Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby, especially when it comes to knowing how to minimize exposure risks. Our relatable stories are packed with practical information from our rotating staff of MotherToBaby expert bloggers. Whatever topic you’re looking for, our blogs will provide you a great foundation to learn more.
Doxepin
Selected References: Amstrong, C. 2008. ACOG Guidelines on Psychiatric Medication Use During Pregnancy and Lactation. Am Fam Physician; 78(6):772-778. Eberhard-Gran MM, et al. 2006. Use of psychotropic medications in treating mood disorders during lactation: practical recommendations. CNS Drugs; 20(3):187-98. Frey OR, et al. 1999. Adverse effects in a newborn infant breast-fed by a mother treated with doxepin. Ann Pharmacother; 33(6):690-3. Iqbal M. 1999. Effects of Antidepressants …
Insulin Glargine
Selected References: Biocon Biologics Inc. 2023. Semglee Product Label. National Institute of Health DailyMed database. Available at: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?. Accessed 1 April 2024. Bruttomesso D, et al. 2011. Type 1 diabetes control and pregnancy outcomes in women treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) or with insulin glargine and multiple daily injections of rapid-acting insulin analogues (glargine-MDI). Diabetes Metab. …
Misoprostol (Cytotec®)
Selected References: Abdel-Aleem H, et al. 2003. The pharmacokinetics of the prostaglandin E1 analogue misoprostol in plasma and colostrum after postpartum oral administration. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol; 108(1):25-8. Abdelshafy A, et al. 2019. Sublingual vs vaginal misoprostol for completion of first trimester missed abortion: a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care 12: 1-6. Ameri A, et al. 2024. Effect of misoprostol versus oxytocin on delivery …
Progesterone and Progestins
Selected References: Carmichael SL, et.al. 2005. Maternal progestin intake and risk of hypospadias. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 159(10):957-962. Check JH, et al. 1986. The risk of fetal anomalies as a result of progesterone therapy during pregnancy. Fertil Steril, 45:575-577. Committee on Drugs. 2001. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics, 108(3):776-789. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Practice …