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Trastuzumab
Latest prescription information about Trastuzumab. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Trastuzumab
Pronunciation : tras too' zoo mab
Trade Name(s):
International- Herceptin. This medication is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for breast cancer either alone or in combination with other medications. It kills cancer cells. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Dose of trastuzumab varies according to different regimens used to treat cancer. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection administered by healthcare providers, once every 3 weeks or once a week along with other chemotherapy medications, and then once every 3 weeks after treatment. Special Instruction : *Caution should be exercised in elderly patients, and children. *It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. *Do not change the dose without consulting with your doctor. Side Effects : Heart- Heart failure, decreased ejection fraction, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, palpitations. Central Nervous System- Lack of energy, headache, sleeplessness, dizziness, tingling, depression, problem with the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord, damage to nerves. Skin- Rash, acne, nail disorder, itching. Eye and ENT- Runny nose, inflammation of pharynx, nose bleed, pharynx and larynx pain. Gastrointestinal- Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation. Genitourinary- Urinary tract infection, amniotic fluid deficiency, disease of the renal glomeruli. Blood- Decrease in hemoglobin level, and white blood cells. Hypersensitivity- Allergic reaction. Musculoskeletal- Back pain, joint pain, bone pain, muscle pain, muscle spasm. Respiratory- Cough, difficulty in breathing, sinusitis, upper respiratory infection. Miscellaneous- Pain, chills and fever, infection, flu syndrome, accidental injury, increase in body temperature, influenza, herpes simplex, infusion reaction, swelling of tissues. *It may affect heart functions. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2-8�C). |
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