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Is everolimus recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Everolimus is not recommended during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential not using contraception; adequate pregnancy data are lacking, animal studies show reproductive toxicity, and the potential human risk is unknown.

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Afinitor TabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 37Document updated 25 July 2022

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