pregnancy Archives - Drugs in Context

Less common bacterial, fungal and viral infections: review of management in the pregnant patient

Alyssa P Gould, Hana R Winders, Kayla R Stover, P Brandon Bookstaver, Brooke Griffin, Christopher M Bland, Lea S Eiland, Milena Murray

Article Type

Review

Published

22 Sep 2021

This review is a comprehensive summary of treatment options for pregnant patients with less common bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.

Management of psoriasis in pregnancy – a review of the evidence to date

Clara Ferreira MD, Alexandra Azevedo MD, Miguel Nogueira MD, Tiago Torres MD, PhD

Article Type

Review

Published

09 Mar 2020

This article reviews the impact of psoriasis during pregnancy, how the disease can be managed pharmacologically during this period according to the available armamentarium, and the possible effects of the therapeutic options for the mother and the foetus.

Metformin in the management of diabetes during pregnancy and lactation

Gagan Priya MD, DM, Sanjay Kalra MD, DM

Article Type

Review

Published

15 Jun 2018

This review explores the current place of metformin in the management of gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes during pregnancy and lactation.

Bilastine in allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and urticaria: a practical approach to treatment decisions based on queries received by the medical information department

Amalia Leceta, Ander Sologuren, Román Valiente, Cristina Campo, Luis Labeaga

Article Type

Review

Published

03 Feb 2017

Overall, this analysis highlights gaps in our knowledge regarding the optimal use of bilastine. Expert opinion based upon an understanding of the science can help in the decision-making, but more research is needed to provide evidence-based answers in certain circumstances.