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Is venetoclax recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Venetoclax (Venclyxto) is not recommended during pregnancy because it may harm the foetus; adequate, well-controlled data in pregnant women are lacking, and animal studies have shown reproductive toxicity.

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Venclyxto 10mg film-coated tabletsAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 25Document updated 14 November 2025

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