Which cancers are contraindications to Luveris (lutropin alfa)?

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Luveris (lutropin alfa) is contraindicated in ovarian, uterine or mammary (breast) carcinoma, and also in tumours of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.

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Luveris 75 IUMerck · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 22Document updated 3 September 2024

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Which cancers are contraindications to Luveris (lutropin alfa)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Luveris (lutropin alfa) is contraindicated in ovarian, uterine or mammary (breast) carcinoma, and also in tumours of the hypothalamus or pituitary gland.

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Luveris 75 IUMerck · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 22Document updated 3 September 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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