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genentech
1 Injection
Pertuzumab
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Overview
Pertuzumab 420mg Injection is a target therapy medication that is used in the treatment of HER-2 breast cancer. The generic name of this medication is Pertuzumab 420mg and it is an antineoplastic agent.
Breast Cancer
Pertuzumab functions by interfering with the HER-2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor-2) which is a tyrosine kinase receptor and is involved in the proliferation and differentiation of cells. Blocking HER-2 stops several pathways that may be necessary for the growth of cancerous cells and also it induces cell death of the abnormal cells. In addition, Pertuzumab 420mg capsule is also responsible for cytotoxicity.
Most side effects of Pertuzumab 420mg Injectiondo 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.
Nausea
Hair loss
Sores in the mouth
Dry skin
Loss of appetite
Eye redness
Insomnia
Pertuzumab 420mg Injection is given as an intravenous injection once every three weeks.
In case of an overdose on Pertuzumab, 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 Pertuzumab 420mg 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 Pertuzumab 420mg 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.
If you forget to take a dose of Pertuzumab 420mg Injection, consult your doctor. Don’t double up the next dose to cope with the missed one unless your doctor recommends it.
Pertuzumab 420mg injection is an intravenous injection used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Pertuzumab is taken as an intravenous injection and should not be self-administered.
It is advisable to store the Pertuzumab injection in a cool place.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Pertuzumab injection causes dizziness as one of the side effects.
Pertuzumab 420mg injection can cause harm to the fetus hence, it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.
