Herceptin Sc 600 mg Concentrate for solution for infusion

Herceptin Sc 600 mg Concentrate for solution for infusion

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 23 December 2022

API: Trastuzumab | Company: Roche Products

Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Treatment of HER2 positive breast cancer.

Dosage (summary)

600 mg subcutaneously every 3 weeks.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to trastuzumab
  • Severe dyspnoea at rest

Common side effects

  • Cardiotoxicity
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Neutropenia

Counselling Points

  • Monitor for cardiac function
  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Report any infusion reactions

Serious warnings

  • Risk of cardiomyopathy
  • Severe hypersensitivity reactions
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