THE SAFETY OF CHEMOTHERAPY DURING PREGNANCY OR BREASTFEEDING
THIS MEDICATION CAN CAUSE HARM TO YOUR BABY: Chemotherapy drugs can cause birth defects or a miscarriage, especially when taken during the first trimester of pregnancy.
What is chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a method for treating cancer that uses medications to kill cancer cells. It can be used to treat cancer by itself in some cases, but it is more commonly used in combination with biological therapy, radiation, or surgery. There are different methods for receiving chemotherapy including injection, intravenous (into a vein), or oral tablets.
Respiratory Disorders
Frequently used medications:
Advair HFA
Singulair
Symbicort
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DEPRESSION & MENTAL HEALTH
Frequently used medications:
Fluoxetine
Luvox CR
Zoloft
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Digestive System Disorders
Frequently used medications:
Nexium IV
Prevacid
Prilosec
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epilepsy & neurologic disorders
Frequently used medications:
Depakote Er
Keppra
Lamictal XR
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HEART & BLOOD CONDITIONS
Frequently used medications:
Azor
Bystolic
Diovan
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ONCOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Frequently used medications:
Gleevec
Herceptin
Velcade
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OTHER CONDITIONS & EXPOSURES
Frequently used medications:
Heparin Sodium
Seasonale
Voltaren
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