Review the side-effects of Trastuzumab 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.
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.
Herceptin
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.
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.
Other Precautions :
It may affect heart functions.Drug Name : Trastuzumab
Trastuzumab(Herceptin) generic is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for breast cancer either alone or in combination with other medications. It kills cancer cells.Trade Names for Trastuzumab
International :
Herceptin
