This sheet is about exposure to misoprostol 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 misoprostol? Misoprostol is sold under the brand name Cytotec®. The product label for misoprostol recommends that women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant not use this medication. However, it is important to talk with your healthcare providers …
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Fact Sheet: Tildrakizumab (Ilumya®)
This sheet is about exposure to tildrakizumab 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 tildrakizumab? Tildrakizumab (Ilumya®) is a medication that has been used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. For more information about psoriasis in pregnancy, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheet at …
Fact Sheet: Propylthiouracil (PTU)
This sheet is about exposure to propylthiouracil (PTU) 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 propylthiouracil? Propylthiouracil (PTU) is a medication that has been used to treat hyperthyroidism (when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone) and Graves’ disease (a common cause of hyperthyroidism). It lowers the amount of thyroid …
Fact Sheet: Doxepin
This sheet is about exposure to doxepin 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 doxepin? Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant that has been used to treat alcoholism, anxiety, depression, and insomnia (trouble sleeping). As a cream, it has been used for short-term treatment of itchiness. Some brand names include Quitaxon®, Prudoxin®, …
Fact Sheet: Aripiprazole (Abilify®, Aristada®)
This sheet is about exposure to aripiprazole in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is aripiprazole? Aripiprazole is medication that has been used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and depression. Some brand names for aripiprazole are Abilify® and Aristada®. Sometimes when women find out they …
