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Perjeta 420mg Injection

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Product introduction

Perjeta 420mg Injection is used to treat breast cancer. It belongs to group of medicine called monoclonal antibodies.

Perjeta 420mg Injection is used to treat some types of cancers of breast and stomach

Uses of Perjeta Injection

Benefits of Perjeta Injection

In Breast cancer

Perjeta 420mg Injection is used to treat breast cancer when other medicines have failed to show significant improvement. It helps to stop cancer growth and further spread and relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Perjeta Injection

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 of Perjeta

  • Diarrhea
  • Hair loss
  • Feeling sick
  • Rash
  • Stomach inflammation
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
  • Muscle pain
  • Cough
  • Heartburn
  • Breathlessness
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue

How to use Perjeta Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Perjeta 420mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Perjeta 420mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Perjeta 420mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Perjeta 420mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Perjeta 420mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Perjeta 420mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Perjeta 420mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Perjeta 420mg Injection is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of breast cancer.
  • Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Perjeta 420mg Injection.
  • Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Perjeta 420mg Injection. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms should be used during therapy and for 6 months after treatment. 
  • Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every 24 hours, unless you are instructed otherwise.
  • You may be at risk of infection so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your health care provider.
  • To reduce nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
  • Take anti-diarrhea medication as prescribed by your doctor and eat foods that may help control diarrhea.
  • Avoid sun exposure. Wear SPF 15 (or higher) sunblock and protective clothing.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Perjeta 420mg Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
HER2/neu (ErbB2) Inhibitor- Monoclonal antibody

Patient concerns

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If any symtom of brest cancer if have whats the cure
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
First is confirmation of breast cancerChance of cure depends on stage of cancer
BREAST CANCER , PET REPORT SAYS INFECTION IN SKELETON.
Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai
Medical Oncology and Hematology
Metastatic breast cancer, send me previous treatment details
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References

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Marketer details

Name: Roche Products India Pvt Ltd
Address: 1503, 15th Floor, ‘The Capital’, Plot no. C-70, Behind ICICI Bank, BKC, Bandra (E) , Mumbai 400051
Country of origin: Germany

MRP
255150
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14.0 ml in 1 vial
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