Trastuzumab Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Trastuzumab-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Trastuzumab brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Trastuzumab

Pronunciation : tras too' zoo mab

Therapeutic Classification : Immunological Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Trastuzumab

Herceptin Infusion

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International :

Herceptin

Why is Trastuzumab Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for breast cancer either alone or in combination with other medications. It kills cancer cells.

When should Trastuzumab not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Trastuzumab?

Dose of trastuzumab varies according to different regimens used to treat cancer.

How should Trastuzumab be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection administered by healthcare providers, once every 3 weeks or once a week along with other chemotherapy medications, and then once every 3 weeks after treatment.

What are the warnings and precautions for Trastuzumab?

•Caution should be exercised in elderly patients, and children.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Do not change the dose without consulting with your doctor.

What are the side effects of Trastuzumab?

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.