This sheet is about exposure to methotrexate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is methotrexate? Methotrexate is a medication that can stop the growth of cells and can interfere with the immune system (the system the body uses to fight off infections). Methotrexate is prescribed to treat many conditions, including cancer and autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis …
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Baby Blog: Planning a Healthy Pregnancy
Tanya called in on a Monday morning. “I’m getting married in a few months and we want to start trying to get pregnant right away. What should I be doing now to have the best chance of a healthy baby?” Preconception health and pregnancy planning present a terrific opportunity to assess a wide range of factors that can give your baby the best start. This blog will outline the things to consider, as I relayed to Tanya: Your Personal Health Are you generally healthy? If you already get …
Fact Sheet: Tocilizumab (Actemra®)
This sheet is about exposure to tocilizumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is tocilizumab? Tocilizumab is a prescription medication used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and giant cell arteritis in adults. Tocilizumab has been sold under the brand name Actemra®. Tocilizumab contains an antibody (a protein made by the body’s immune system) that binds and blocks …
