This sheet is about exposure to ustekinumab 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 ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a medication that has been used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and active psoriatic arthritis. The brand name of ustekinumab is Stelara®. MotherToBaby has fact sheets on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis …
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Fact Sheet: Topical Tretinoin
This sheet is about using topical tretinoin 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 tretinoin? Topical tretinoin is a medication that is applied to the skin to treat acne, prevent wrinkles, and help with other skin problems. Some brand names for tretinoin include Altreno®, Atralin®, Avita®, Retin-A®, Refissa®, Renova® and Tretin-X®. The …
Fact Sheet: Natalizumab (Tysabri®)
This sheet is about exposure to natalizumab 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 natalizumab? Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody given by injection (shot). Natalizumab has been used to treat severe multiple sclerosis (MS) or Crohn’s disease when other medications have not worked. Natalizumab is sold under the brand …
Fact Sheet: Losartan
This sheet is about exposure to losartan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is losartan? Losartan is part of a group of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (also known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)). Losartan has been used to treat high blood pressure, protect the kidneys in people with diabetes, and lower the …
Fact Sheet: Naloxone
This sheet is about exposure to naloxone 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 naloxone? Naloxone is a medication that has been used to block the effects of opioids. Examples of some opioids are heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Naloxone has also been used to stop someone from dying from an opioid overdose. Brand names …
