This sheet is about exposure to dupilumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is dupilumab? Dupilumab is a monoclonal antibody. It has been used to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema), prurigo nodularis (a skin condition with hard, itchy bumps called nodules), certain types of moderate-to-severe asthma, sinusitis with nasal polyps (swelling/inflammation of the …
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Baby Blog: Fighting The Bite: A Woman’s Guide to Avoiding Zika in Pregnancy
By Patricia Markland Cole, MPH, MotherToBaby Massachusetts **This information was current as of the time the blog was published. However, information is constantly changing. Please visit Zika Central for the latest information.** Zika, Zika, Zika……everywhere you turn someone is talking about Zika and it’s not hard to understand why. Last fall in Brazil, the cases began coming in with unusual frequency. Health care providers noticed an increase in babies born with small heads and small brains, …
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Teratogen Exposure Guidance for Pharmacists with Pregnant and Lactating Patients Many people need to take prescription or over-the-counter medication when pregnant or breastfeeding. However, the dearth of adequate pregnancy or lactation safety data can make risk assessment complex and laborious for a busy pharmacist. We understand the challenges that you face when counseling pregnant and lactating patients on medication exposure risks, especially if there are multiple prescriptions and …
Fact Sheet: Atopic Dermatitis
This sheet is about having atopic dermatitis in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis (also called atopic eczema or eczema) is a medical condition that can make the skin red and itchy. Symptoms can include dry skin, itchy skin, red to brownish-gray patches (especially on the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, upper chest, eyelids, inside the bend …
Fact Sheet: Famotidine
This sheet is about exposure to famotidine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is famotidine? Famotidine is a medication used to treat acid reflux (sometimes called heartburn) or peptic ulcer disease. Famotidine reduces the amount of stomach acid that your body makes. It is a long-acting histamine (H2) receptor blocker. Some brand names are Pepcid®, Pepcid AC®, and Heartburn …