This sheet is about having H5N1 flu in a pregnancy or 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 H5N1 flu? The flu (influenza) is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. The flu is caused by a group of viruses called influenza virus. H5N1 flu is caused by an avian (bird) influenza virus primarily found in wild birds, poultry, and U.S. dairy …
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Fact Sheet: Prednisone/Prednisolone
This sheet is about exposure to oral prednisone or prednisolone 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 are prednisone and prednisolone? Prednisone and prednisolone belong to a group of medications called corticosteroids. In the body, prednisone is broken down into prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone have been used to treat many …
Fact Sheet: Clozapine
This sheet is about exposure to clozapine 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 clozapine? Clozapine is a medication that has been used to treat schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders. Some brand names are Versacloz®, FazaClo®, and Clozaril®. Sometimes when women find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take …
Fact Sheet: Ofatumumab (Kesimpta®, Arzerra®)
This sheet is about exposure to ofatumumab 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 providers. What is ofatumumab? Ofatumumab is a monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody that works by lowering the amount of B cells in a person’s body. B cells are a type of white blood cell that makes antibodies. Ofatumumab has been used to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis …
Fact Sheet: Ibuprofen
This sheet is about exposure to ibuprofen 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 ibuprofen? Ibuprofen is a medication that has been used to treat pain and fever. Some brand names for ibuprofen include Motrin®, Advil®, and Nuprin®. Ibuprofen belongs to the class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …
