This sheet is about exposure to lisinopril 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 lisinopril? Lisinopril is part of a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. ACE inhibitors help relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Lisinopril has been used to treat high blood pressure, protect the kidneys in …
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Fact Sheet: Omeprazole | Esomeprazole
This sheet is about exposure to omeprazole or esomeprazole 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 are omeprazole and esomeprazole? These two medications contain the same active ingredient and act in the body in a similar way. Both omeprazole and esomeprazole belong to a group of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). …
Fact Sheet: Methamphetamine
This sheet is about exposure to methamphetamine 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 methamphetamine? Methamphetamine is also known as metamfetamine, methylamphetamine, and desoxyephedrine. Other names for methamphetamine include “meth,” “crystal meth,” “crank,” “speed” or “ice.” Methamphetamine has been smoked, snorted, swallowed, …
Fact Sheet: Zolpidem (Ambien®)
This sheet is about exposure to zolpidem 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 zolpidem? Zolpidem is a sedative-hypnotic medication (causes calm and sleep) that has been used to treat insomnia (not being able to fall asleep or stay asleep). It belongs to a group of medications called hypnotic benzodiazepine receptor agonists, …
Fact Sheet: Azathioprine | 6-mercaptopurine (Imuran® | Purinethol®)
This sheet is about exposure to azathioprine / 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is azathioprine and 6-MP? Azathioprine and 6-MP are medications that lower the body’s immune system. These medications are closely related to each other. In the body, azathioprine breaks down into 6-MP. The brand name of azathioprine is Imuran®. The …
