Cabometyx Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Women of childbearing potential/Contraception in males and females: Women of childbearing potential must be advised to avoid pregnancy while on cabozantinib. Female partners of male patients taking cabozantinib must also avoid pregnancy. Effective methods of contraception should be used by male and female patients and their partners during therapy, and for at least 4 months after completing therapy. Because oral contraceptives might possibly not be considered as "effective methods of contraception", they should be used together with another method, such as a barrier method (see Interactions).
Pregnancy: There are no studies in pregnant women using cabozantinib. Studies in animals have shown embryo-foetal and teratogenic effects (see Pharmacology: Toxicology: Preclinical safety data under Actions). The potential risk for humans is unknown. Cabozantinib should not be used during pregnancy unless the clinical condition of the woman requires treatment with cabozantinib.
Breast-feeding: It is not known whether cabozantinib and/or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because of the potential harm to the infant, mothers should discontinue breast-feeding during treatment with cabozantinib, and for at least 4 months after completing therapy.
Fertility: There are no data on human fertility. Based on non-clinical safety findings, male and female fertility may be compromised by treatment with cabozantinib (see Pharmacology: Toxicology: Preclinical safety data under Actions). Both men and women should be advised to seek advice and consider fertility preservation before treatment.