This sheet is about exposure to inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) 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 inhaled corticosteroids? Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) are medications that have been used to prevent and control the symptoms of asthma. ICSs are taken using an inhaler, pump, or nebulizer. They go directly to the lungs instead of traveling …
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Fact Sheet: Siponimod (Mayzent®)
This sheet is about exposure to siponimod 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 siponimod? Siponimod (Mayzent®) is a medication approved to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease. To learn more about multiple sclerosis, …
Fact Sheet: Flurazepam (Dalmane®)
This sheet is about exposure to flurazepam 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 flurazepam? Flurazepam is a medication that has been used to treat insomnia (having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep). Flurazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. A brand name for flurazepam is Dalmane®. Sometimes when people find …
Fact Sheet: Temazepam (Restoril®)
This sheet is about exposure to temazepam 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 temazepam? Temazepam is a medication that has been used to treat insomnia (having a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep). Temazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is sold under the brand name Restoril®. Sometimes when people find …
Fact Sheet: Abatacept (Orencia®)
This sheet is about exposure to abatacept 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 abatacept? Abatacept is a medication that has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It has also been used to treat COVID-19 in some hospitalized patients. It works by lowering the …
