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| Brand | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. |
| Prescription required | Yes |
Hertraz 440mg Injection
Trastuzumab 440mg
Description
Hertraz 440mg Injection 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). Hertraz 440mg Injection 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
1. In Breast cancer: Hertraz 440mg Injection 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. 2. 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. Hertraz 440mg Injection 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.How to Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Specification
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.Side Effects
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. Common side effects of Hertraz: - Anemia (low number of red blood cells) - 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 lossEsta informação é apenas para referência. Consulte um profissional de saúde antes de usar qualquer medicamento.