Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml
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Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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.
Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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.
Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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. Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml will be administered by a trained doctor. Hence, do not self-administer.
Avoid taking it and inform your doctor if you are allergic to Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, lung problems, or liver/kidney disease, as it can cause adverse effects. Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand.
Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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.
Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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. Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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. Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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. Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml 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.
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.
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Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause serious side effects.
Pregnancy
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Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml. Use reliable methods of birth control while on treatment with Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml.
Breast Feeding
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Avoid nursing your child while on treatment with Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml as it can cause serious side effects to the baby.
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Liver
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney
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Limited data are available on the effect of Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml in kidney-impaired patients. Hence, if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor.
Children
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Hersima 440 mg Injection 20 ml is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.
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