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Is filgrastim recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Filgrastim is not recommended during pregnancy; human pregnancy data are absent or limited, animal studies showed reproductive toxicity, and passage across the placenta in pregnant women has been reported.

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Nivestim 12 MU/ 0.2 ml solution for injection/infusionPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 23Document updated 21 March 2025

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