Prescription Required
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1 Injection
Trastuzumab
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Overview
Trastuzumab 440mg injection is a target therapy medication that is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used in the treatment of gastric cancers. This injection contains a monoclonal human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) antibody. It is an intravenous injection that is injected by a doctor or a trained nurse.
Breast Cancer
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The upregulation of HER-2 in cancer cells causes abnormal cell proliferation therefore Trastuzumab binds to these receptors. As a result, Trastuzumab stops the uncontrollable growth of the cancerous cells. In addition, it also initiates antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity by using immune cells like natural killer cells.
Most side effects of Trastuzumab 440mg Injection do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Heartburn
Acne
Hot flashes
Constipation
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Changes in nails
Trouble in sleeping
Fatigue
Sore throat
Fever
Seizures
Trastuzumab 440mg injection is a prescription-based medication that is given intravenously by a doctor or an experienced nurse.
In case of an overdose of Trastuzumab medicine, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Trastuzumab 440mg injection without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Trastuzumab 440mg injection without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
It is advisable not to miss any dose. In case you miss a dose of Trastuzumab 440mg injection, consult your doctor soon.
Missing the dose will impact the overall health of the patients. So, it is always advisable to follow the prescription of the doctor strictly.
Trastuzumab 440mg injection is an anticancer medication that is used to treat breast cancer.
Trastuzumab 440mg injection is injected intravenously by the doctor and an experienced nurse.
Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment with Trastuzumab 440mg even though no interactions of both are known.
The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Trastuzumab 440mg will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Trastuzumab 440mg injection causes seizures as one of the side effects.
