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Is streptozocin recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Zanosar (streptozocin) is not recommended during pregnancy and should be used only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risks to the foetus.

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Zanosar 1 g, powder for concentrate for solution for infusionEsteve Pharmaceuticals (formerly Intrapharm Laboratories) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 2Document updated 18 October 2022

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