Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
PERTUZUMAB is a Schedule H drug.Pertuzumab is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Pertuzumab is used together with other cancer medicines (trastuzumab and docetaxel) to treat HER2-positive breast cancer.
Usage
PERTUZUMAB is generally used to treat: Breast CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with liver or kidney impairment, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Symptoms of Overdosage
PERTUZUMAB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
PERTUZUMAB : Black (tar) Colored Stools, Chills, Cough, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Hoarse Voice, Arms Joint Pain, Fever, Pale Skin, Throat SorenessSerious Side-Effects
PERTUZUMAB : Heart Failure, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness Of Breath, Ankles Swelling, Weight Gain, Fatigue (tiredness), Chills, Fever, Head Headache, Vomit, Weakness (generalized)Rare Side-Effects
PERTUZUMAB : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Body Itching, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
PERTUZUMAB can interfere with: Congestive Heart Disease, Hypertension, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Arrhythmias, Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetes Mellitus, Thrombocytopenia, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
PERTUZUMAB is categorized as: HER2 INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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