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Canmab 150mg Injection

Canmab 150mg 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.

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Canmab 150mg Injection

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  1. Introduction to Canmab 150 mg Injection Canmab 150mg Injection 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). Canmab 150mg 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 inform your doctor if you experience breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arms.

  2. 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 Canmab 150 mg ● ● Breast cancer Stomach cancer How Does Canmab 150 Works Canmab 150mg Injection is a recombinant IgG1 monoclonal antibody. It works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cancer cells in breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It destroys the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2. It also inhibits various cancer-causing downstream signalling pathways. Side Effects of Canmab 150 Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common Side Effects ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Anaemia (low number of red blood cells) Chills Common cold Cough Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets) Diarrhoea Fatigue Fever Headache Heart failure Infection Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Mucosal inflammation Nausea Rash Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) Taste change Upper respiratory tract infection

  3. ● Weight loss Serious Side Effects ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Cardiac Issues Infusion Reactions Lung Problems Hepatotoxicity Low Blood Cell Counts Gastrointestinal Perforations Neurological Symptoms Severe Allergic Reactions Dosages of Canmab 150mg Injection Canmab 440mg Injection How to Manage Side Effects ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Communicate with Healthcare Provider Premedication for Infusion Reactions Monitoring during Infusion Cardiac Function Monitoring Managing Infusion Reactions Avoiding Live Vaccines Neutropenia Management Gastrointestinal Issues Hepatotoxicity Management Warning & Precautions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Cardiac Monitoring Infusion Reactions Pulmonary Toxicity Hepatotoxicity Decreased Blood Cell Counts Gastrointestinal Perforations Neurological Symptoms Fertility and Pregnancy Immunisation

  4. ● ● Compliance and Follow-up Allergic Reactions FAQs 1. Is Hertraz 440mg Injection used as a monotherapy in treating breast cancer? Ans. Hertraz 440mg Injection is generally given along with the chemotherapy medication such as paclitaxel or docetaxel or platinum compounds. Sometimes, it is also given with hormonal agents for those patients with elevated hormonal status. 2. Does Hertraz 440mg Injection cause heart problems? Ans. Yes, Hertraz 440mg Injection can damage the heart muscles. Hence to prevent the worsening of symptoms, it is advised to do a heart check up every 3 months and continue till 2-5 years after the treatment completion. 3. Can I breastfeed while on treatment with Hertraz 440mg Injection? Ans. No, since it tends to pass into breast milk, it is unsafe to breastfeed. Hence, It is advised not to breastfeed for a minimum of 7 months after the treatment with Hertraz 440mg Injection. 4. Can Hertraz 440mg Injection be consumed during pregnancy? Ans. No, it is unsafe to consume Hertraz 440mg Injection while you are pregnant or this medicine can cause harm to the baby by reducing the amount of amniotic fluid, the fluid surrounding the womb. It can also cause organ developmental issues such as poor lung development when consumed during pregnancy. If you are planning for pregnancy, it is advised to discuss the birth control methods as this medicine may impair your fertility.

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