Lucknow Speciality Pharma
Trastuzumab Injection was approved for medical use in the United States in September 1998, and in the European Union in August 2000. It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines.
A biosimilar was approved in the European Union in November 2017, and in the United States in December 2018
Trastuzumab Injection
- Brand Name – ELEFTHA
- Innovator Brand Name – Herceptin
- API – Trastuzumab
- Packaging – Single Vial
- Strength – 440 mg
What is trastuzumab used for?
Trastuzumab Injection is a monoclonal antibody used to treat breast cancer and stomach cancer. It is specifically used for cancer that is HER2 receptor positive.
Facts of Medicines
TRASTUZUMAB DOSAGE
Trastuzumab Injection should be administered subcutaneously or intravenously under the supervision of an experienced healthcare provider.
SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
Care should be exercised in the handling of HERTRAZ. Hertraz 440 mg Injection should be protected from light and should retain in the original carton until use. Store permitted between 2-8°C (36-46°F).
TRASTUZUMAB SIDE EFFECTS
Most common side effects of Trastuzumab include headaches, dizziness, joint and muscle pain, rash, vomiting (being sick), breathlessness, flu-like symptoms, feeling sick, soreness at the injection site, diarrhoea, allergic reactions and blood clots.
- Patients with dyspnea at rest due to advanced malignancy complications and comorbidities should not be treated with trastuzumab, as they may be at increased risk of a fatal infusion reaction or pulmonary events.
- Consider appropriate management of patients with uncontrolled hypertension or history of hypertension before starting trastuzumab.
- Trastuzumab and anthracyclines should not be given concurrently. Use with caution before or after anthracyclines (for up to 28 weeks after trastuzumab discontinuation due to long half-life).
- Life-threatening infusion-related reactions associated with the administration of trastuzumab may occur.
- Trastuzumab 440 mg should only be used in patients whose tumours overexpress HER2. Refer to product monograph for details on testing.
- Women with childbearing potential should be advised to avoid the intention of becoming pregnant while on Hertraz 440 mg.
FAQs – Medicine Questions
What are the ingredients of the medicine Trastuzumab?
The active ingredient in the medicine is Trastuzumab, and the inactive ingredients are α,α-trehalose dihydrate, L-histidine HCl, L-histidine, and polysorbate 20.
Is Hertraz a breast cancer medication?
Yes, Hertraz (Trastuzumab) is a breast cancer treatment medication.
Is Trastuzumab cytotoxic?
The medicine Trastuzumab is a mediator of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity.
Where can I buy Trastuzumab Injection?
You can buy Trastuzumab Injection from any authorized whole-seller after getting a prescription from a qualified doctor. It is always better to check the credential of the whole-seller/supplier/exporter before buying the product.
The buyer should check the existing law in their home country before importing the product.
What is the procedure to buy Trastuzumab Injection?
Patients can simply fill the order form or can send mail at info@lucknowpharma.com. Patients can also send WhatsApp messages to +91-9555306364 We will reply ASAP with the details of the Trastuzumab Injection price as well as procurement procedure.
Note:- The order will be confirmed only after the receipt of the Valid prescription of the Clinician.
How to store the medicine Trastuzumab?
Store the medicine at a temperature between 2-8°C (36-46°F).
NEWS / UPDATES
- Roche Products Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Aug 2021] [Accessed on 7th Dec 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3885.pdf
- G.G. Dark, A.R. Abdul Razak, Oncology, Davidson’s Principles & Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 259-282.
- KD Tripathi, Anticancer Drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 915-936.
- Edward Chu, Cancer Chemotherapy, Lange’s Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 948-976.
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