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What are the risks of using etoposide during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Etoposide can cause fetal harm, with reproductive toxicity demonstrated in animals and no or limited data in pregnant women, so it should not be used during pregnancy unless the woman's clinical condition requires treatment.

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Etoposide 50 mg capsule, softNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 5Document updated 25 March 2024

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