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IMAAVY™

(nipocalimab-aahu)

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IMAAVY™ (nipocalimab-aahu)

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Can I Receive IMAAVY if I am Pregnant, Planning to Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding, or Planning to Breastfeed?

Last Updated: 05/01/2025

SUMMARY  

Here is a passage from the IMAAVY PATIENT INFORMATION, which may be helpful to address your question:

Before receiving IMAAVY, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether IMAAVY will harm your unborn baby.1 
    • Pregnancy Safety Study. There is a pregnancy safety study for IMAAVY if IMAAVY is given during pregnancy or you become pregnant while receiving IMAAVY. Your healthcare provider should report IMAAVY exposure by contacting Johnson and Johnson at 1-800-526-7736 or www.IMAAVY.com.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. IMAAVY can pass into your breast milk, and it is not known whether IMAAVY will harm your baby. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you receive IMAAVY.1 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the PATIENT INFORMATION for IMAAVY.1 

 

References

1 IMAAVY (nipocalimab-aahu) [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Biotech, Inc;https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/IMAAVY-pi.pdf