TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable)
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Can I buy this medicine without prescription?
Grandmother need this medicne for her brest cancer treatment. she is outside of USA, can we buy this medicine without prescription?
by shelly xia in california, usa, 09/07/2010
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable)
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection)
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname
Herceptin
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment
Trastuzumab (tras-too-zoo-mab) Treats breast cancer.
When To Not Use TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trastuzumab.
How Should You Use TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable)
Injectable
- This medicine, like all medicines used to treat cancer, is very strong. Make sure you understand why you are getting it and what the risks and benefits of treatment are. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor.
- You will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or chemotherapy treatm
Proper TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) Storage
Store TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows what chemotherapy medicines you have already received.
- Before receiving this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had a reaction to benzyl alcohol or murine proteins. Murine proteins are used in some medicines for hemophilia, organ or bone marrow transplants, serious blood infections, or to find or treat certain cancers.
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings
- If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with trastuzumab, or for 6 months after your last treatment.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have ever had heart disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have had radiation therapy to the chest.
- Your doctor may test your heart before you start receiving trastuzumab and while you are getting treatments with this medicine.
TRASTUZUMAB (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Feeling short of breath, or trouble breathing
- Fever or chills
- Increased cough
- Nausea or vomiting
- Severe diarrhea If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Headache
- Mild diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Sore throat
- Stomach pain, back pain, or other pain
- Trouble sleeping
- Weakness
