Afinitor is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain seizures, cancers, and tumors. Afinitor contains the active ingredient everolimus and may not be safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep reading for specific information about reproductive health and Afinitor. For a comprehensive look at Afinitor, see this article.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Afinitor is a safe choice for you.
Afinitor may not be safe to take while pregnant. Animal studies show that the drug may cause congenital anomalies (commonly known as birth defects). However, animal studies don’t always indicate what may happen in humans.
If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor before starting Afinitor. They can advise you on the right treatment plan for you.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to consider how Afinitor may affect you and a child who is breastfed.
It may not be safe to take Afinitor while breastfeeding. It’s possible the drug may pass into breast milk and cause side effects in a child who is breastfed.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to, talk with your doctor before taking Afinitor. They can talk with you about treatment options and ways to feed your child.
If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, it’s important to know how taking Afinitor may affect your birth control decisions.
Note: Sex and gender exist on spectrums. Use of the term “female” and “male” in this article refers to sex assigned at birth.
For females taking Afinitor
It’s a good idea for females to use birth control during Afinitor treatment and for 8 weeks after their last dose.
For males taking Afinitor
It’s advisable for males with partners who can become pregnant to use birth control during treatment and for 4 weeks after their last dose.
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