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Research Notes on Actimmune and Pregnancy
Actimmune (interferon gamma) should only be used during pregnancy when the benefits to the mother clearly outweigh any potential risks to the fetus. According to animal studies, there were increased incidences of abortions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled Actimmune as a category C drug, meaning the effects of the medication have not been completely studied in pregnant women.1
Fast Facts:
- Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Actiummune; it is unknown whether Actiummune is excreted into breast milk.1
- Actimmune is used to treat chronic granulomatous disease and osteopetrosis.2
- Some side effects associated with Actimmune include headaches, joint pain, and diarrhea.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SafeFetus: Actimmune
- ↑ DrugLib: Actimmune (Interferon Gamma-1B) - Indications and Dosage
- ↑ Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Actimmune
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Feb. 23, 2010
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Pregnancy and Actimmune, Actimmune During Pregnancy, Actimmune While Pregnant, Use of Actimmune During Pregnancy, Can I Take Actimmune During Pregnancy
- Last update: Nov. 12, 2009
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