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Medicines bedaquiline fumarateQuestion & answer

bedaquiline fumarate · Medicine question

Can bedaquiline be taken during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Pregnancy data are limited. Use is generally avoided unless a specialist decides that the expected benefit outweighs the potential risks.

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