SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Hair loss
• Sores in the mouth
• Dry skin
• Loss of appetite
• Eye redness
• Insomnia

Pertuzumab 420mg is given as an intravenous injection once every three weeks.

Missed dose

It is advisable to avoid missing any doses however in case you miss the Pertuzumab injection consult your doctor immediately.

Overdose

In case of an overdose on Pertuzumab, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.

WARNINGS

• Pertuzumab 420mg can cause an allergic reaction in some patients therefore it is necessary to read the complete composition list and consult the doctor in case of any ingredient that induces allergies.
• Inform the doctor about all the vitamin supplements, herbal medications, and prescription and non-prescription drugs since Pertuzumab can interact with them. 
• Consult the doctor if you are planning on a pregnancy or breastfeeding as Pertuzumab can harm the fetus.
• It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery during the course of Pertuzumab.
• Inform the doctor about if you had –

• Pulmonary toxicity
• Renal dysfunction
• Thrombocytopenia

Q - What is Pertuzumab?

Ans – Pertuzumab 420mg is an intravenous injection used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Q - How can I take Pertuzumab?

Ans – Pertuzumab is taken as an intravenous injection and should not be self-administered.

Q – From where can I purchase a Pertuzumab injection?

Ans – Purchase Pertuzumab 420mg injection from Magicine Pharma at a reasonable range.

Q - Where to store Pertuzumab injection?

Ans - It is advisable to store the Pertuzumab injection in a cool place.

Q - Can I drink alcohol after injecting Pertuzumab 420mg?

Ans - Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment with Pertuzumab 420mg even though no interactions of both are known.

Q - Can I drive after injecting Pertuzumab 420mg?

Ans - It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Pertuzumab 420mg causes dizziness as one of the side effects.

Q - Is it safe to take during pregnancy Pertuzumab?

Ans – Pertuzumab 420mg can cause harm to the fetus hence, it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.

Q - What is the strength of Pertuzumab?

Ans – Pertuzumab is available as a 420mg injection.

Interactions

With medicines

Pertuzumab 420mg can interact with some other prescription and non-prescription medicines and interfere with each other’s workings or increase the side effects. Contact your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines –

• Efgartigimod alfa
• Idelalisib
• Rozanolixizumab

With disease

Some diseases may show interactions with Pertuzumab injection thus, consult your doctor if you have any of these conditions –

• Pulmonary toxicity
• Renal dysfunction
• Thrombocytopenia

With alcohol

Interactions of alcohol with Pertuzumab are unknown however, it is still advisable to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment.

Contraindication

Pertuzumab 420mg injection should not be consumed by patients who show allergic reactions to it.

Reference

Pertuzumab injection: MedlinePlus drug information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a612027.html

Pertuzumab Interactions Checker. Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/pertuzumab.html

Pertuzumab: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06366