Hervycta 150 Injection 1's
About Hervycta 150 Injection 1's
Hervycta 150 Injection 1's is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of HER2-positive Breast cancer and HER2-positive metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Cancer is a disease where the cells grow abnormally and divide uncontrollably. It can also be used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
Hervycta 150 Injection 1's contains Trastuzumab as an active ingredient, which belongs to the class of monoclonal antibodies. It works by inhibiting the abnormal growth of cancer cells and, finally, causes the initiation of programmed cell death.
Hervycta 150 Injection 1's may cause certain side effects such as abdominal pain, chills, diarrhoea, fatigue, nausea, back pain, bone pain, edema, insomnia, fever, dizziness, headache, vomiting, cough, rash, and injection site reactions. If the side effects persist or bother you, please consult your doctor. Hervycta 150 Injection 1's will be administered by a trained doctor. Hence, do not self-administer.
Avoid taking it and inform your doctor if you are allergic to Hervycta 150 Injection 1's or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, lung problems, or liver/kidney disease, as it can cause adverse effects. Hervycta 150 Injection 1's is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand.
Uses of Hervycta 150 Injection 1's
Medicinal Benefits
Hervycta 150 Injection 1's contains Trastuzumab, which is used for treating patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and HER2-positive metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. This medicine works by inhibiting the excess production of a human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein in the mammalian cells. This causes inhibition of the cancer cell growth and, finally, initiation of programmed cell death.
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Side Effects of Hervycta 150 Injection 1's
Drug Warnings
Hervycta 150 Injection 1's should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any lung problems, cardiovascular conditions or liver/kidney disease, as it can cause adverse effects. Hervycta 150 Injection 1's may cause left ventricular ejection fraction, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary toxicity, exacerbations of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, and hypersensitivity reactions during the treatment. Hence, careful observation should be performed for any reactions in the patient. Hervycta 150 Injection 1's may cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor beforehand. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment. Hervycta 150 Injection 1's is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Hervycta 150 Injection 1's may interact with monoclonal antibodies (etanercept, golimumab, infliximab, natalizumab), antiviral drugs (indinavir, efavirenz, atazanavir), live vaccines, etc.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have cardiac problems, lung disease, liver/kidney disease or allergic reactions.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Breast Cancer: Breast cancer is a type of cancer with abnormal growth in the cells of the breast. There are different kinds of breast cancer, such as cancer occurring in lobules (glands that produce milk), ducts of the breast (the pathway that brings milk from glands to the nipple), and in the fatty tissue or the fibrous connective tissue within the breast. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast, breast pain, redness, swelling, nipple discharge other than breast milk, bloody discharge, a lump or swelling under the arm, unexplained change in shape, size or appearance of the breast, peeling, flaking or scaling of the skin.
Stomach Cancer (Gastric adenocarcinoma): It is a type of cancer that develops from the stomach lining. When the cancer cells spread to other organs of the body, it is called metastatic. This condition can occur mainly due to smoking, a highly processed or salty diet, and severe bacterial infection of H. pylori. Symptoms of stomach cancer include feeling bloated after eating, feeling full after eating small amounts of food, nausea, heartburn or indigestion.