Reblozyl (luspatercept-aamt) is not safe to receive while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risk of fetal harm, may determine whether or not it’s safe for you to receive the drug during this time.
If you may be or can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Reblozyl is a safe option for you.
Reblozyl is not safe to receive during pregnancy. If you can become pregnant, your doctor will likely have you take a pregnancy test to make sure you’re not pregnant before you start Reblozyl treatment.
Reblozyl is used to treat anemia in adults with certain blood disorders. It’s important to note that not treating this condition during pregnancy may also carry certain risks.
Because of this, you and your doctor should discuss the risks and benefits of taking Reblozyl while pregnant versus not treating your condition during pregnancy.
Reblozyl and fertility
Reblozyl may affect your ability to become pregnant. Animal studies found the drug temporarily reduced female fertility. In these studies, male fertility was not affected by the drug. However, animal studies do not always predict what will happen in humans.
If you’re concerned about the possible effect of Reblozyl on your fertility, talk with your doctor.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Reblozyl could have on you or the child who is breastfed.
Reblozyl is not safe to receive while breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed during your Reblozyl treatment and for 3 months after your last dose.
If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, you should use birth control throughout your Reblozyl treatment and for 3 months after your last dose.
Talk with your doctor about birth control options while taking Reblozyl.
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