INFORMATION FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE SARCOIDOSIS DURING PREGNANCY OR BREASTFEEDING
What is sarcoidosis during pregnancy?
Sarcoidosis a chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized by inflammation with small lumps called granulomas, particularly affecting the lungs, lymph nodes, and skin, although it can affect virtually any organ in the body. Sarcoidosis is not a pregnancy disease, but it’s an issue for pregnancy, as pregnancy is a double edge sword when it comes to women with the condition. On the one hand, if the disease has damaged organs, such as the lungs and heart, your organ function may deteriorate on account of the increased demands of pregnancy. On the other hand, since pregnancy increases your levels of corticosteroids, the actual disease process causing inflammation with granulomas typically subsides as pregnancy advances.
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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