This sheet is about exposure to alirocumab 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 alirocumab? Alirocumab is a medication that has been used to lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. It has been used to treat a specific type of inherited high cholesterol called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and for people with …
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Fact Sheet: Fexofenadine (Allegra®)
This sheet is about exposure to fexofenadine 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 fexofenadine? Fexofenadine is an over-the-counter antihistamine that has been used to treat and prevent allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, and hives. A brand name for fexofenadine is Allegra®. Sometimes when women find out …
Fact Sheet: Functional Constipation
This sheet is about having functional constipation in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is functional constipation? Constipation (difficulty in emptying the bowels) is the most common complaint of the digestive system. There are different types of constipation. Functional constipation is a type of chronic constipation that needs to be diagnosed by a …
Fact Sheet: Miconazole
This sheet is about exposure to miconazole 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 miconazole? Miconazole is a medication that has been used to treat fungal infections. As a cream, it has been used topically (on the skin) to treat skin infections and as a cream or suppository (inserted into the vagina) to treat vaginal infections. Some …
Fact Sheet: Clotrimazole
This sheet is about exposure to clotrimazole 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 clotrimazole? Clotrimazole is a medication that has been used to treat fungal infections. As a cream, it has been used topically (on the skin) to treat skin infections and as a cream or suppository (inserted into the vagina) to treat …
