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Cladribine – Contraception — SCE Neurology MCQ

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EasyMultiple Sclerosis & CNS InflammationCladribine – ContraceptionSCE Neurology

MS patient on cladribine asks about contraception duration. Recommendation?

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Correct answer: ADuring treatment and for ≥6 months after the last dose in each treatment year

Cladribine is teratogenic. Contraception required during treatment + 6 months after last dose. Applies to both sexes. A: Essential. C: Insufficient. D: Unnecessarily long. E: Not required lifelong.

Reference: Cladribine SmPC; NICE TA616