Kadcyla ( trastuzumab emtansine)
Brand: Kadcyla
Active Ingredient(s): trastuzumab
emtansine
Pack Size: 1 – 1 vial
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Manufacturer: Roche Registration GmbH (EU)
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Description
Kadcyla (Trastuzumab Emtansine) is an anticancer agent. It is typically used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer in adults, especially after surgery or if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. It treats a certain type of breast cancer that produces too much of a protein called HER2. This protein can cause cancer cells to grow and spread more quickly. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Kadcyla (Trastuzumab Emtansine) is usually given once every three weeks by a healthcare professional through an intravenous (IV) infusion (a slow injection into a vein). However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare team. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you miss a scheduled dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist. WARNING: Kadcyla can cause inflammation and damage to liver cells. It can weaken the heart muscle leading to problems pumping the blood around your body and causing shortness of breath at rest, chest pain, swollen ankles or arms, and a sensation of rapid or irregular heartbeats. Kadcyla can lower the number of platelets in your blood and cause life-threatening bleeding. It can cause lung problems and can cause harm to the fetus (unborn baby), or death of the fetus, when taken by a pregnant woman. In addition to its intended effect, this medication may cause some side effects, including: It can cause jaundice (a medical condition with yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes), unexpected bleeding, tiredness, feeling sick (nausea, vomiting) It can cause muscle or joint pain, abdominal pain, constipation Contraindications: Do not use this medication if you have a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to any of its ingredients. Taking this medication during pregnancy is contraindicated and harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with this medication requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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