Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Herceptin Injection
Herceptin Injection
| Generic name | trastuzumab |
|---|---|
| Drug class | HER2/neu receptor antagonist (monoclonal antibody) |
| Forms | Lyophilized powder in a single-dose vial for reconstitution (150 mg) for intravenous infusion, 600 mg/5 mL solution for subcutaneous injection (Herceptin SC) |
Herceptin is a prescription medicine given by IV infusion that targets cancer cells with high levels of a protein called HER2. It is used in adults with certain HER2-positive breast cancers and HER2-positive stomach cancers.
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