This sheet is about exposure to dextromethorphan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is dextromethorphan? Dextromethorphan is a medication that has been used in over-the-counter products to treat cough (cough suppressant). It comes in pill, liquid, and cough drop forms. It is also available in combination with other …
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Fact Sheet: Imipramine (Tofranil®)
This sheet is about exposure to imipramine 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 imipramine? Imipramine is a medication that has been used to treat depression and bedwetting. It has also been used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, diabetic neuropathy, and urinary incontinence. Imipramine belongs to a class …
Fact Sheet: Morphine
This sheet is about exposure to morphine 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 morphine? Morphine is an opioid. Opioids are sometimes called narcotics. Morphine has been used to treat pain. Morphine can be given orally (by mouth), intravenously (IV), by epidural (an injection near the spinal cord), or as an injection (shot). I just …
Fact Sheet: Carvedilol (Coreg®)
This sheet is about exposure to carvedilol 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 carvedilol? Carvedilol is a medication that has been used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It helps your heart pump blood better and lowers blood pressure. Carvedilol is sold under the brand names Coreg® and Coreg …
Fact Sheet: Mesalamine
This sheet is about exposure to mesalamine 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 mesalamine? Mesalamine (also known as mesalazine) is an anti-inflammatory medication (reduces inflammation or swelling) that has been used to treat ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It belongs to a class of medications called …
