HERCEPTIN INFUSION
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HERCEPTIN INFUSION is used in the treatment of breast and stomach cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein). HERCEPTIN INFUSION is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, rash, insomnia, and infection. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. You must have to inform your doctor if you experience breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arm. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Last updated on: 28-10-2023
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Quick Summary
HERCEPTIN INFUSION is used in the treatment of breast and stomach cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein). HERCEPTIN INFUSION is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, rash, insomnia, and infection. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. You must have to inform your doctor if you experience breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arm. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Benefits of HERCEPTIN INFUSION
Breast cancer | Stomach cancer
In Breast cancer HERCEPTIN INFUSION is used to treat breast cancer when other medicines have failed to show significant improvement. It helps to stop cancer growth and further spread and relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. In Stomach cancer Stomach cancer also known as gastric cancer, may occur in the inner lining (called mucosa) of the stomach or in the walls of the stomach. These are of various kinds depending on the origin, affected area and severity of the cancer. HERCEPTIN INFUSION helps to kill the cancer cells and also stops their further growth and spread. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Side Effects of HERCEPTIN INFUSION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Chills, Common cold, Cough, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Diarrhea, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Heart failure, Infection, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Mucosal inflammation, Nausea, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Taste change, Upper respiratory tract infection, Weight loss']
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
HERCEPTIN INFUSION is a recombinant IgG1 monoclonal antibody. It works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cancer cells in breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It destroys the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2. It also inhibits various cancer-causing downstream signaling pathways.
Alcohol
UNSAFE - HERCEPTIN INFUSION may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - HERCEPTIN INFUSION is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - HERCEPTIN INFUSION is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether HERCEPTIN INFUSION alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - HERCEPTIN INFUSION is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of HERCEPTIN INFUSION may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of HERCEPTIN INFUSION in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What If You Forget to take HERCEPTIN INFUSION?
If you miss a dose of HERCEPTIN INFUSION, please consult your doctor.
Storage Advice
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Manufacturer Address
1503, 15th Floor, The Capital, Plot no. C-70, Behind ICICI Bank, BKC, Bandra (E) , Mumbai 400051
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