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Medicines vadadustatQuestion & answer

vadadustat · Medicine question

Can vadadustat be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Vadadustat should only be used during pregnancy if the benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus, as data in pregnant women are limited.

Sources for this answer

Vafseo 300 mg film-coated tabletsMedice UK LTD · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated 9 September 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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