This sheet is about exposure to codeine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is codeine? Codeine is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Codeine has been used to treat pain or cough. Some commonly used codeine products also contain other medications. For more information about other medications, please see the MotherToBaby …
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Fact Sheet: Buprenorphine (Buprenex®)
This sheet is about exposure to buprenorphine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is buprenorphine? Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Buprenorphine has been used to treat substance use disorders involving other opioid drugs and narcotic painkillers. Buprenorphine has also been used to treat pain. It is …
Fact Sheet: Methadone
This sheet is about exposure to methadone in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methadone? Methadone is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Methadone has been used to treat opioid use disorder (to help people stop using heroin or opioid medications) and pain. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, …
Fact Sheet: Oxycodone
This sheet is about exposure to oxycodone in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is oxycodone? Oxycodone is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. A brand name for oxycodone is OxyContin®. Oxycodone is also available in combination with acetaminophen (such as Percocet®) …
Fact Sheet: Fentanyl
This sheet is about exposure to fentanyl in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is an opioid medication. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Fentanyl is used to treat pain and is often given during and after surgery. Brand names of fentanyl include Abstral®, Actiq®, Duragesic®, Fentora®, Ionsys®, Lazanda®, Sublimaze®, …
