Herclon Range 440 mg. 20 m_ Water for Injection. Infusion
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer and gastric adenocarcinoma.
Dosage (summary)
Loading dose: 4 mg/kg IV over 90 mins; Maintenance: 2 mg/kg weekly.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding; effective contraception required during treatment.
Key Drug Interactions
- Paclitaxel
- Docetaxel
- Cisplatin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to trastuzumab
- Severe dyspnoea at rest
- Pregnancy and lactation
Common side effects
- Cardiotoxicity
- Infusion reactions
- Neutropenia
- Diarrhoea
Counselling Points
- Monitor for infusion reactions
- Report any breathing difficulties
- Avoid pregnancy during treatment
Serious warnings
- Risk of cardiomyopathy
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
- Monitor left ventricular function
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