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Before starting Velcade (bortezomib), male patients should seek advice on sperm conservation and women of childbearing potential should seek consultation regarding oocyte cryopreservation because of bortezomib's genotoxic potential.
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- Velcade 3.5mg powder for solution for injection (Great Britain)Janssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 37Document updated
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