Trasturel 440Mg Injection

Known to be a monoclonal antibody, Trasturel 440Mg Injection is used in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. It works on tumors known to overexpress the protein HER2/neu. It also treats gastric cancer.

This drug is mostly administered through IV. The initial dose may be given for about 90 minutes. If the patient’s body reacts positively to Trasturel 440Mg Injection, the following doses may be given for about 30 minutes. The dosage of Trasturel 440Mg Injection that is administered generally depends on the severity of the cancer, health of the patient, body weight and height and other health problems that the patient may already have.

A few common side effects of this drug are- fever and chills after the first doze. The doctor may provide medicine to prevent this side effect. Other include pain in the body, nausea and weakness.

When it comes to serious side effects of Trasturel 440Mg Injection, problems with the ‘pumping action of the heart’ is very common. This increases the chances of a heart attack in cancer patients who may already be suffering from heart disease.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Breast Cancer

• Stomach Cancer

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Headache

• Rash

• Reduced Blood Platelets

• Congestive Cardiac Failure

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Infections

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Nasopharyngitis

• Fatigue

• Fever

• Anemia

• Chills

• Diarrhoea

• Cough

• Weight Loss

• Altered Taste

• Mucosal Inflammation

• Decreased White Blood Cell Count

• Stomatitis (Inflammation Of The Mouth)

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Trasturel 440mg injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Trasturel 440Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Canmab 440Mg Injection

  Biocon

• Herclon 440Mg Injection

  Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

• Vivitra 440Mg Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Bravia 20 MG Tablet

  Grandcure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Trastuzumab, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

This medication gets combined with HER2 proto-oncogene which is a protein similar to the EGF receptor. It has been seen to be significantly present in breast cancer cells. The combination leads to the destruction of HER2 positive cells by the mediation of the antibody.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Oncologist before using this medicine.

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