Trastuzumab is generally used in treatment of breast cancer and stomach cancer
Side effects
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Chills
Congestive cardiac failure
Cough
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Fever
Headache
Infection
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Low blood platelets
Mucosal inflammation
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Nausea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Taste change
Upper respiratory tract infection
Weight loss
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Trastuzumab is a monoclonal antibody specifically designed to target HER2 receptors on breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Trastuzumab a hazardous drug? Yes, Trastuzumab is a hazardous drug and is supposed to be administered under medical supervision only.
Q. Is Trastuzumab cytotoxic? Yes, Trastuzumab is cytotoxic
Expert Advice
Take extreme care while taking Trastuzumab as it can cause heart failure, especially if you have heart disease or if you are also receiving certain other cancer medicines.You may need to undergo biopsy test during Trastuzumab treatment to check the effect of Trastuzumab.Do not drive or operate machinery as Trastuzumab may cause fever or chills.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-913378 Product Description: Hertraz 150 Injection is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.