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Kadcyla 160mg Injection 1ml

Kadcyla 160mg Injection 1ml

Roche Products India Pvt. Ltd.

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161,215

161,215 / ml
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Early Breast cancer / Metastatic breast cancer

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Benefits

Early Breast cancer / Metastatic breast cancerEarly Breast cancer / Metastatic breast cancer

In Early Breast cancer Kadcyla 160mg Injection helps to treat initial stages of breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Kadcyla 160mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you. In Metastatic breast cancer Kadcyla 160mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. This medicine is used when other medicines have not shown significant improvement and the cancer has spread to other parts as well. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Kadcyla 160mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.In Early Breast cancer Kadcyla 160mg Injection helps to treat initial stages of breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Kadcyla 160mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you. In Metastatic breast cancer Kadcyla 160mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. This medicine is used when other medicines have not shown significant improvement and the cancer has spread to other parts as well. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Kadcyla 160mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

Side Effects

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.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.

How to use

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

How it works

Kadcyla 160mg Injection is an anti-cancer medicine. It binds to HER2 receptors on breast cancer cells and flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system. It also goes into the cancer cells to release a chemotherapy medicine (emtansine) and stop them from growing and dividing.Kadcyla 160mg Injection is an anti-cancer medicine. It binds to HER2 receptors on breast cancer cells and flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system. It also goes into the cancer cells to release a chemotherapy medicine (emtansine) and stop them from growing and dividing.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Kadcyla 160mg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Kadcyla 160mg Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Kadcyla 160mg 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.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Kadcyla 160mg 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

Not Safe: Kadcyla 160mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.Not Safe: Kadcyla 160mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE - Kadcyla 160mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.SAFE - Kadcyla 160mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Kadcyla 160mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Kadcyla 160mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Caution Advised: Kadcyla 160mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kadcyla 160mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.Caution Advised: Kadcyla 160mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kadcyla 160mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Kadcyla 160mg Injection is missed, it's advisable to consult your doctor.If a dose of Kadcyla 160mg Injection is missed, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Manufacturer Address

1503, 15th Floor, The Capital, Plot no. C-70, Behind ICICI Bank, BKC, Bandra (E) , Mumbai 400051

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of Kadcyla 160mg Injection?
Kadcyla 160mg Injection treats HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer after previous treatment with trastuzumab and a taxane.
What distinguishes Kadcyla 160mg Injection from other treatments?
Kadcyla 160mg Injection combines the HER2-targeted antibody trastuzumab with the toxic chemotherapy drug emtansine, allowing it to deliver chemotherapy directly to HER2-positive cells while minimizing damage to normal cells.

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References

  • Kadcyla. Ado-trastuzumab emtansine (26 Mar. 2019)

  • Ado-trastuzumab emtansine. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech, Inc.; (26 Mar. 2019)

  • Trastuzumab emtansine. Emil-Barell-Strasse: Roche Registration GmbH; 2013 (26 Mar. 2019)

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