Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionTrastuzumab (440mg)
SimilarityHerclon 440mg 1s
UsageBreast cancer, Stomach cancer
StorageCold chain
MG Medicals, Briefing of HERCEPTIN INFUSION
Uses of HERCEPTIN INFUSIONHERCEPTIN INFUSION is used in the treatment of breast cancer and stomach cancer.
HERCEPTIN INFUSION side reactionsNausea, Headache, Rash, Low blood platelets, Congestive cardiac failure, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Infection, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Fatigue, Fever, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Chills, Diarrhoea, Cough, Weight loss, Altered taste, Mucosal inflammation, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).
How to take HERCEPTIN INFUSIONYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How HERCEPTIN INFUSION worksHERCEPTIN INFUSION is a monoclonal antibody specifically designed to target HER2 receptors on breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body’s immune system.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for HERCEPTIN INFUSION
- Take extreme care while taking trastuzumab as it can cause heart failure, especially if you have heart disease or if you are also receiving certain other cancer medicines.
- You may need to undergo biopsy test during trastuzumab treatment to check the effect of trastuzumab.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as trastuzumab may cause fever or chills.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
HERCEPTIN INFUSION is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
caution
HERCEPTIN INFUSION is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
It is not known whether HERCEPTIN INFUSION alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
HERCEPTIN INFUSION is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of HERCEPTIN INFUSION may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of HERCEPTIN INFUSION in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of HERCEPTIN INFUSION, please consult your doctor.
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