Trasturel 440mg Injection 20ml

Introduction to Trasturel 440mg Injection 20ml

Trasturel 440mg Injection 20ml is used in the treatment of breast and stomach cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein). Trasturel 440mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it.

This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, rash, insomnia, and infection. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.

Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. You must have to inform your doctor if you experience breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arm.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of  Trasturel 440 mg

• Adjuvant breast cancer
• Metastatic breast cancer
• Metastatic gastric cancer

How Does Trasturel 440 Works

Trasturel 440 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Trastuzumab is a monoclonal antibody specifically designed to target HER2 receptors on breast cancer & stomach cancer cells. In vitro, Trastuzumab has been shown to be preferentially exerted on HER2 over expressing cancer cells compared with cancer cells that do not over express HER2.This medicine flags the cancer cells for annihilation by the body’s immune system. It is known to inhibit the proliferation of human tumor cells and angiogenesis of tumor cells.

Side Effects of  Trasturel 440

• Fever
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Tiredness and weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Diarrhea
• Reduction in blood cell count
• Infections
• Muscle and joint pain
• Increased cough
• Swelling of mucous membranes
• Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• Change in taste

Dosage of Trasturel 440 

Trasturel 440 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Trastuzumab, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer and stomach cancer. This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Trasturel 440 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

Other Dosages of Trasturel 440mg Injection

• Trasturel 150mg Injection 7.2ml

Safety Advice

• Allergy
• Liver/kidney disease
• You must undergo biopsy test during Trastuzumab treatment to check the effect of Trastuzumab
• It is recommended to test the over expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2) before the administration of this medicine is initiated
• Regular monitoring of blood cell components is recommended while this medicine is being administered
• You should not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness
• You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Trasturel 440mg Injection is used for?

Ans. Trasturel 440mg Injection is used to treat breast cancer and stomach cancer.

2. How does Trasturel 440mg Injection works on my body?

Ans. Trasturel 440mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody. It works by blocking the actions of certain cellular proteins (HER2) that triggers cancer cell formation. It also blocks various downstream cell signalling pathways that trigger cancer growth within the body. As a result, it reduces cancer formation and prevents it further growth within the body.

3. Can Trasturel 440mg Injection cure cancer?

Ans. The cure rate of cancer depends upon the severity of the disease. However, Trasturel 440mg Injection acts by preventing the abnormal growth and multiplication of cancer cells in the body, which may help in curing cancer completely.

4. Can the use of Trasturel 440mg Injection cause hair loss?

Ans. Hair loss is one of the common side effects of receiving Trasturel 440mg Injection. If it bothers you, consult your doctor for advice.