Selected References: Citrome L. 2012. Vilazodone for major depressive disorder: a systematic review of the efficacy and safety profile for this newly approved antidepressant - what is the number needed to treat, number needed to harm and likelihood to be helped or harmed? Int J Clin Pract, 66(4):356-368. Dodd S, et al. 2011. A consensus statement for safety monitoring guidelines of treatments for major depressive disorder. Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 45(9):712-725. Morrison CM. 2014. …
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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.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro®)
Selected References: AAP Committee on Drugs. 2001. The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics 108:776-789. Acar S, et al. 2019. Pregnancy outcomes following quinolone and fluoroquinolone exposure during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod Toxicol, 85:65-74. Berkovitch M, et al. 1994. Safety of the new quinolones in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol, 84(4):535-538. Bomford JAL, et al. 1993. Ciprofloxacin use during pregnancy. Drugs, 45(S3): …
Propranolol
Selected References: Bateman BT, et al. 2016. Late pregnancy β blocker exposure and risks of neonatal hypoglycemia and bradycardia. Pediatrics 138(3) pii:e20160731. Bauer et al. 1979. Propranolol in human plasma and breast milk. Am J Cardiol 43(4):860-862. Davis RL, et al. 2011. Risks of congenital malformations and perinatal events among infants exposed to calcium channel and beta-blockers during pregnancy. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 20(2):138-45. Duan L, et al. 2017. b-Blocker …
Imipramine
Selected References: Altshuler LL, et al. 1996. Pharmacologic Management of Psychiatric Illness during Pregnancy: Dilemmas and Guidelines. Am J Psychiatry, 153(5):592-606. Ban L, et al. 2012. Live and Non-Live Pregnancy Outcomes among Women with Depression and Anxiety: A Population-Based Study. PLoS ONE, 7(8):e43462. Bennet PN, The WHO Working Group. 1988. Drugs and Human Lactation. Elsevier, Amsterdam, New York, Oxford, pp. 289-290. Committee on Drugs, American Academy of …
Sumatriptan
Selected References: Amundsen S, et al. 2015. Pharmacological treatment of migraine during pregnancy and breastfeeding; Nat. Reviews Neurol; 11(4): 209-215. Bandoli G, et al. 2020. Migraines During Pregnancy and the Risk of Maternal Stroke. JAMA Neurol; 77(9):1177-79. Bánhidy F, et al. 2006. Maternal severe migraine and risk of congenital limb deficiencies. Birth Defects Res a Clin Mol Teratol; 76(8):592-601. Cunnington M, et al. 2009. The safety of sumatriptan and naratriptan in …
