This sheet is about exposure to infliximab 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 infliximab? Infliximab is a medication that has been used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Infliximab is called a tumor necrosis …
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Fact Sheet: Adalimumab (Humira®)
This sheet is about exposure to adalimumab 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 adalimumab? Adalimumab is a medication that has been used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which includes ulcerative colitis and …
Fact Sheet: Leflunomide (Arava®)
This sheet is about exposure to leflunomide 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 leflunomide? Leflunomide is a medication that has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It is in the class of medications known as DMARDs (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs). Leflunomide can reduce arthritis symptoms and slow down joint damage. A …
Fact Sheet: Methotrexate
This sheet is about exposure to methotrexate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methotrexate? Methotrexate is a medication that can stop the growth of cells and can interfere with the immune system (the system the body uses to fight off infections). Methotrexate is prescribed to treat many conditions, including cancer and autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis …
Fact Sheet: Ustekinumab (Stelara®)
This sheet is about exposure to ustekinumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and active psoriatic arthritis. Ustekinumab is sold under the brand name Stelara®. MotherToBaby has fact sheets on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis …