Herclon Range 440 mg. 20 m_ Water for Injection. Infusion

    Herclon Range 440 mg. 20 m_ Water for Injection. Infusion

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    PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 12 August 2022

    API: Trastuzumab | Company: Roche Products

    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
    Important Disclaimer

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