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Use in pregnancy appears safe, but use during breastfeeding is not recommended. [14] The medication works by blocking histamine H 1 receptors, mostly outside the brain. [12] Cetirizine can be used for paediatric patients. The main side effect to be cautious about is somnolence. [15] It was patented in 1983 [16] [17] and came into medical use in ...
Cannabis use during pregnancy should be avoided. [80] There is no known safe dose of cannabis while pregnant and use of cannabis may lead to birth defects, pre-term birth, or low birth weight. [80] Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in cannabis, can both cross the placenta and accumulates in high concentrations in breast milk. [81]
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Progesterone has noticeable effects on respiratory physiology, increasing minute volume (the amount of air breathed in and out of the lungs in 1 minute) by 40% in the first trimester via an increase in tidal volume alone, as the respiratory rate does not change during pregnancy.
Most people know that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can cause relatively minor side effects like nausea and diarrhea. But new research confirms that more serious ...
The pregnancy category of a medication is an assessment of the risk of fetal injury due to the pharmaceutical, if it is used as directed by the mother during pregnancy. It does not include any risks conferred by pharmaceutical agents or their metabolites in breast milk. Every drug has specific information listed in its product literature.
It is classified as a second-generation antihistamine and works by blocking histamine H 1-receptors. [6] [3] Levocetirizine was approved for medical use in the United States in 2007, [3] and is available as a generic medication. [4] In 2022, it was the 152nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3 million ...
Complications during pregnancy can cause other more severe symptoms, such as those associated with anemia. Early signs and symptoms of pregnancy may include: [30] Tiredness or fatigue (one of the most common symptoms) Missed period; Nausea or morning sickness, may or may not include vomiting; Breast tenderness (common during the first trimester ...