Herclon 150mg Injection

Breast cancer / Stomach cancer

In Breast cancer Herclon 150mg 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. In Stomach cancer Stomach cancer also known as gastric cancer, may occur in the inner lining (called mucosa) of the stomach or in the walls of the stomach. These are of various kinds depending on the origin, affected area and severity of the cancer. Herclon 150mg Injection helps to kill the cancer cells and also stops their further growth and spread. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Chills, Common cold, Cough, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Diarrhea, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Heart failure, Infection, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Mucosal inflammation, Nausea, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Taste change, Upper respiratory tract infection, Weight loss']

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

Herclon 150mg Injection is a recombinant Ig G1 monoclonal antibody. It works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cancer cells in breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It destroys the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2. It also inhibits various cancer-causing downstream signaling pathways.

Alcohol

Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Herclon 150mg Injection as it is deemed unsafe.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Herclon 150mg 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. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Herclon 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Seek medical advice from your doctor: It is not known whether Herclon 150mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Herclon 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Herclon 150mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Herclon 150mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

If a dose of Herclon 150mg Injection is missed, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8�C). Do not freeze.

It is given as an injection into your vein or under the skin, usually over 1 hour. Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for 7 months after you stop the treatment.� Your doctor will monitor your heart regularly while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arm. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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