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Can ibrutinib be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ibrutinib (Imbruvica) should not be used during pregnancy because no data are available in pregnant women and animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity.

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IMBRUVICA 140 mg film-coated tablets (Great Britain)Janssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 25Document updated 26 May 2026

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