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Can gefitinib be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Iressa (gefitinib) should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary, because there are no data in pregnant women, animal studies show reproductive toxicity, and the potential human risk is unknown.

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Iressa 250mg film-coated tabletsAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 18Document updated 30 March 2023

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