Biologics in Pregnancy

While it is highly desirable to avoid medications during conception and pregnancy, statistics show that >90% of women take at least one drug during pregnancy and…
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Data provide some reassurance for clinicians who are concerned that their patients need to be treated with…
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Steroids, DMARDs and Biologics have Same Low Risk of Infection During Pregnancy

Pregnancy imposes a potential risk for infection. This…
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While the risk is reassuringly low among steroid, anti-TNF and immunosuppressive DMARD users, high dose steroid is a standout risk.


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There is no increased risk of preterm delivery or intrauterine growth restriction associated with biologic usage during pregnancy. Control of rheumatic disease activity is paramount for optimal outcomes.


VIENNA – Consider off-label certolizumab in women with psoriasis who need a biologic and are pregnant or planning to become so.
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Stopping TNF inhibitors for pregnancy may invite flares

Prospective study of 75 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and 61 with axial spondyloarthritis also looked at response after resuming TNF inhibitors.
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