This sheet is about exposure to tocilizumab 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 tocilizumab? Tocilizumab is a prescription medication that has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis in adults, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children. It has also been used to treat symptoms of severe COVID-19 in …
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Fact Sheet: Stress
This sheet is about stress 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 stress? Stress is the way the body reacts to something that is unusual, dangerous, unknown, or disturbing. Stress can come from any event or thought. When under stress, the body undergoes physical, chemical, and emotional changes. Almost anything can cause stress, and …
Fact Sheet: Gaucher Disease
This sheet is about having Gaucher disease in pregnancy or 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 Gaucher disease? Gaucher disease is a genetic condition that causes low levels of an enzyme, called glucocerebrosidase, that helps break down certain fatty substances in the body. When this enzyme is low, these fats build up in parts of the body, such as …
Fact Sheet: Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia®)
This sheet is about exposure to certolizumab pegol 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 certolizumab pegol? Certolizumab pegol is a medication that has been used to treat some autoimmune conditions. It is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation in the …
Fact Sheet: Atomoxetine (Strattera®)
This sheet is about exposure to atomoxetine 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 atomoxetine? Atomoxetine is a mediation that has been approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It belongs to a class of medications known as norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRIs). A brand name for atomoxetine is Strattera®. Sometimes …
