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Is avacopan recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Avacopan is not recommended during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential not using contraception, because there are no data in pregnant women and animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity.

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Avacopan Vifor 10 mg hard capsulesVifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 7Document updated 12 May 2025

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