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Can zoledronic acid be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Zoledronic acid concentrate should not be used during pregnancy because adequate human data are lacking, animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity, and the potential human risk is unknown.

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Zoledronic Acid 4 mg/5 ml Concentrate for solution for InfusionMorningside Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 1Document updated 4 April 2025

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