Review the side-effects of Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious Effects - Lung problems, injection site reactions, nerve damage, heart damage, embryo-fetal toxicity.
Most Common - Fatigue, nausea, muscle and bone pain, decrease in platelet counts, headache, increased level of liver enzymes and constipation.
Miscellaneous - Tiredness, liver problems, nerve problems.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Serious Effects - Lung problems, injection site reactions, nerve damage, heart damage, embryo-fetal toxicity.
Most Common - Fatigue, nausea, muscle and bone pain, decrease in platelet counts, headache, increased level of liver enzymes and constipation.
Miscellaneous - Tiredness, liver problems, nerve problems.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine
Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine is used to treat HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, a specific type of breast cancer that has moved to other parts of the body. It is used in patients who already received trastuzumab combination with other cancer treating drugs or who showed cancer recurrence.Trade Names for Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine
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