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metreleptin · Medicine question

Is Myalepta (metreleptin) recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Myalepta (metreleptin) is not recommended during pregnancy or in women of childbearing potential who are not using contraception.

Sources for this answer

Myalepta 3mg powder for solution for injectionChiesi Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 6Document updated 4 July 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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