Rheumatic diseases in women of childbearing years may necessitate drug treatment during a pregnancy, to control maternal disease activity and to ensure a successful pregnancy outcome. This survey is based on a consensus workshop of international experts discussing effects of anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and biological drugs during pregnancy and lactation. In addition, effects of these drugs on male and female fertility and possible long-term effects on infants exposed to drugs antenatally are discussed where data were available. Recommendations for drug treatment during pregnancy and lactation are given. © 2006 BioMed Central Ltd.
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Øtensen, M., Khamashta, M., Lockshin, M., Parke, A., Brucato, A., Carp, H., … Tincani, A. (2006, June). Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs and reproduction. Arthritis Research and Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar1957
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