This sheet is about exposure to hydrocodone 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 hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is an opioid medication that has been used to treat pain. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Some commonly used hydrocodone products also contain other medication, such as acetaminophen. Brand names for these combination …
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Fact Sheet: General Anesthesia
This sheet is about exposure to general anesthesia 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 general anesthesia? General anesthesia has been used for medical procedures that require the patient be “put to sleep” so they do not feel pain. General anesthesia can use a combination of gases you breathe in (inhale) and or get though IV (a needle in …
Fact Sheet: Diclofenac
This sheet is about exposure to diclofenac 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 diclofenac? Diclofenac is a medication that has been used to treat pain and inflammation. It belongs to the class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some brand names for diclofenac include Voltaren®, Volatarol®, Cataflam®, …
Fact Sheet: ACE Inhibitors
This sheet is about exposure to ACE inhibitors 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 providers. What is an ACE inhibitor? ACE inhibitor stands for: angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. ACE inhibitor is the name used to describe a group of medications used to treat high blood pressure. ACE inhibitors have also been used for treating problems with …
Fact Sheet: Tocilizumab (Actemra®)
This sheet is about exposure to tocilizumab 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 tocilizumab? Tocilizumab is a prescription medication that has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis in adults, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children. It has also been used to treat symptoms of severe COVID-19 in …
