Trastuzumab (Cont.)

Drug Interactions With Trastuzumab

Trastuzumab can potentially interact with a few other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Trastuzumab).
 

Trastuzumab: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking trastuzumab if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Trastuzumab to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Trastuzumab?

In studies, large doses of trastuzumab did not cause any serious problems. It is unlikely for a person to overdose on trastuzumab, as it is administered by a healthcare provider.
 

What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose of Trastuzumab?

If you do not take your trastuzumab as scheduled, talk to your healthcare provider as soon as possible to set up your next infusion appointment.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;