PERJETA

Product: PERJETA

Manufacturer: ROCHE

Generic: Pertuzumab Injection

Type: Injection

Strength: Perjeta 420 mg Injection

Packing: Injection Vial

Description: It is used to treat metastatic breast cancer at early stage before undergoing a surgery. It belongs to a class of drug called monoclonal antibodies which binds the cancer cells that prevents the growth and division of tumour cells.

Indication: Metastatic Breast Cancer

Use of Perjeta Injection

It is used to treat of metastatic breast cancer, undergone surgery or done chemotherapy. This injection works as a binding to cancer cells that prevent the growth and division of the cancer cells.

Side Effects of the Perjeta Injection

Major & minor side effects for Perjeta Injection

• Black, tarry stools
• Burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
• Cough
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• Hives, itching, or rash
• Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• Painful or difficult urination
• Redness of the skin
• Sore throat
• Swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
• Tightness in the chest
• Troubled breathing or swallowing
• Ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
• Unsteadiness or awkwardness
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

When not to use?

Idelalisib is the only drugs that interact with Perjeta 420mg Injection. Please seek advice from your doctor for potential drug interactions.

Warning

• Pregnancy
  It is unsafe to give it to pregnant women. Please seek the advice of doctor for further info.
• Breast-feeding
  It is unsafe to use during breast-feeding, the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
• Alcohol
  Contact with alcohol is mysterious. Please seek advice from your doctor.
• Driving or operating machinery
  Do not drive or operate machine unless you are feeling well.
• Kidney
  There is no data available. Please seek advice from doctor before consuming the drug.
• Liver
  There is no data available. Please seek advice from doctor before consuming the drug.