This sheet is about exposure to alirocumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is alirocumab? Alirocumab is prescription medication given by injection (a shot just under the skin). Alirocumab is used, with other medicines and lifestyle changes, to lower the levels of “bad” cholesterol known as low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol. It is used to treat a specific type of …
The Baby Blog: Cardiology & Lipidology
Nifedipine
This sheet talks about exposure to nifedipine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is nifedipine? Nifedipine belong to a group of medications called calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chest pain (angina). Sometimes it is used to stop labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy (preterm delivery). Some brand names for nifedipine are Procardia®, …
Low Dose Aspirin
This sheet talks about exposure to low dose aspirin in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is low dose aspirin? Aspirin is also known as acetylsalicylic acid. It is a common prescription and over-the-counter medication similar to other non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®) and naproxen (Aleve®). Aspirin reduces inflammation, fever, and pain. Aspirin can …
Lisinopril
This sheet talks about exposure to lisonpril in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lisinopril? Lisinopril is a medication known as an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Ace inhibitors cause relaxation of blood vessels and decrease blood volume, which leads to lower blood pressure. Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure, protect the kidneys in people with …
High Cholesterol
This sheet talks about having high cholesterol during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is high cholesterol? Cholesterol is a substance in the body that is needed for your body to work properly. Too much cholesterol, however, increases the chance for heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. A blood test can tell if you have too much cholesterol. There are two …
