Table 2.

Immunosuppressants in pregnancy

Acceptable at all stages of pregnancyAcceptable in early pregnancy (but can be continued if required for disease control)Avoid in all stages of pregnancy
PrednisoloneInfliximab – stop at 20 weeks if possibleMethotrexate
CiclosporinAdalimumab – stop at 28 weeks if possibleLeflunomide
TacrolimusMycophenolate
HydroxychloroquineEtanercept – stop at 28 weeks if possibleCyclophosphamide
Sulfasalazine
Mesalazine
Azathioprine