Trastuzumab is a medication licensed to treat certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed look at the prescription medication, including how it works, when and how it is given, and potential side effects.
This eMedTV page explains that possible side effects of trastuzumab include headaches and nausea, among other things. This page provides a list of common side effects, as well as side effects that should be reported to your physician right away.
Trastuzumab is prescribed for treating certain types of breast cancer. This portion of the eMedTV library explores trastuzumab uses in more detail and explains how the medication works by binding to a certain protein to help destroy cancer cells.
This eMedTV page explains that dosing guidelines for trastuzumab will vary based on several factors (such as the cancer's severity). This page explains that the first dose of the drug usually lasts 90 minutes, and also covers other dosage information.
This eMedTV article discusses the potentially negative drug interactions with trastuzumab that can occur when the drug is combined with anthracyclines, mitoxantrone, or warfarin. This page also describes the problems these interactions can cause.
This eMedTV segment presents several precautions and warnings with trastuzumab to be aware of prior to starting treatment. These precautions include things such as an increased risk of congestive heart failure and potential drug interactions.
