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Medicines ceritinibQuestion & answer

ceritinib · Medicine question

What is known about ceritinib's effects on fertility in men and women?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The potential for ceritinib (Zykadia) to cause infertility in male and female patients is unknown.

Sources for this answer

Zykadia 150mg Film-coated TabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 4Document updated 11 June 2026

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