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Pyridoxine/doxylamine, sold under the brand name Diclectin among others, is a combination of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B 6) and doxylamine succinate.It is generally used for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (morning sickness); even though its efficacy has not been proven and subsequent research has led to the removal of recommendations in medical journals.
The combination of doxylamine and pyridoxine is available in the form of extended-and delayed-release oral tablets containing 10 to 20 mg doxylamine succinate and 10 to 20 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride. [22] Doxylamine alone is available over-the-counter, whereas doxylamine in combination with pyridoxine is a prescription-only medication. [22]
Its use is not recommended in young children or the elderly. [11] [12] There is no clear risk of harm when used during pregnancy; however, use during breastfeeding is not recommended. [13] It is a first-generation H 1-antihistamine and it works by blocking certain effects of histamine, which produces its antihistamine and sedative effects.
Hypothyroidism is common in pregnancy with an estimated prevalence of 2-3% and 0.3-0.5% for subclinical and overt hypothyroidism respectively. [8] Endemic iodine deficiency accounts for most hypothyroidism in pregnant women worldwide while chronic autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine sufficient parts of the world.
Congenital iodine deficiency syndrome ( CIDS) is a medical condition present at birth marked by impaired physical and mental development, due to insufficient thyroid hormone ( hypothyroidism) often caused by insufficient dietary iodine during pregnancy. It is one cause of underactive thyroid function at birth, called congenital hypothyroidism ...
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders ( FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person who is exposed to alcohol during gestation. [ 1] FASD affects 1 in 20 Americans, but is highly mis- and under-diagnosed. [ 9] The several forms of the condition (in order of most severe to least severe) are: fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), partial fetal ...
The vaccine appears to be safe during pregnancy. [4] Serious side effects are very uncommon. [4] Minor side effects may include fever, and redness and pain at the site of injection. [4] Older formulations were more commonly associated with side effects. [4] The first vaccine against TBE was developed in 1937. [4]
Immune tolerance in pregnancy or maternal immune tolerance is the immune tolerance shown towards the fetus and placenta during pregnancy. This tolerance counters the immune response that would normally result in the rejection of something foreign in the body, as can happen in cases of spontaneous abortion. [ 1][ 2] It is studied within the ...