This sheet is about having mpox 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 mpox? Mpox (which used to be called monkeypox) is an illness caused by the mpox virus (MPXV). MPXV belongs to a group of viruses called orthopoxviruses. Symptoms of mpox can begin 5 to 21 days after being exposed to the virus, but most people start having symptoms in …
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Fact Sheet: Natalizumab (Tysabri®)
This sheet is about exposure to natalizumab 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 natalizumab? Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody given by injection (shot). Natalizumab has been used to treat severe multiple sclerosis (MS) or Crohn’s disease when other medications have not worked. Natalizumab is sold under the brand …
Fact Sheet: Losartan
This sheet is about exposure to losartan in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is losartan? Losartan is part of a group of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (also known as angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)). Losartan has been used to treat high blood pressure, protect the kidneys in people with diabetes, and lower the …
Fact Sheet: Cigarette Smoke
This sheet is about exposure to cigarette smoke 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 in cigarette smoke? Cigarette smoke is made of gases and tiny particles that are released when cigarettes are burned. It has over 4,000 chemicals including nicotine, arsenic, lead, and carbon monoxide. When you breathe cigarette smoke into your lungs, the …
Fact Sheet: Naloxone
This sheet is about exposure to naloxone 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 naloxone? Naloxone is a medication that has been used to block the effects of opioids. Examples of some opioids are heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Naloxone has also been used to stop someone from dying from an opioid overdose. Brand names …
