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Is oxaliplatin recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Oxaliplatin is not recommended during pregnancy; administration should only be considered after the patient has been specifically informed of the risk to the foetus and has consented.

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Oxaliplatin 5 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusionRanbaxy (UK) Limited a Sun Pharmaceutical Company · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 11Document updated 5 January 2026

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