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Can docetaxel be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Docetaxel must not be used during pregnancy unless clearly indicated, because it may cause foetal harm, has shown embryotoxicity and foetotoxicity in rabbits and rats, and has no available information on use in pregnant women.

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Docetaxel 20 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusionSeacross Pharmaceuticals Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 7Document updated 2 August 2023

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