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How long is effective contraception recommended for women after their last dose of pentostatin?

Name: How long is effective contraception recommended for women after their last dose of pentostatin?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:59:46.277Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Women of reproductive potential are advised to use effective contraception during pentostatin treatment and for at least 6 months after their last dose because of potential genotoxicity and teratogenicity.

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Nipent 10 mg powder for solution for injection, powder for solution for infusionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 10Document updated 18 December 2025

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