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Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of HER2-positive Breast cancer and HER2-positive metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Cancer is a disease where the cells grow abnormally and divide uncontrollably. It can also be used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's contains Trastuzumab as an active ingredient, which belongs to the class of monoclonal antibodies. It works by inhibiting the abnormal growth of cancer cells and, finally, causes the initiation of programmed cell death.
Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's may cause certain side effects such as abdominal pain, chills, diarrhoea, fatigue, nausea, back pain, bone pain, edema, insomnia, fever, dizziness, headache, vomiting, cough, rash, and injection site reactions. If the side effects persist or bother you, please consult your doctor. Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's will be administered by a trained doctor. Hence, do not self-administer.
Avoid taking it and inform your doctor if you are allergic to Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's or its components. Inform your doctor if you have any cardiovascular conditions, lung problems, or liver/kidney disease, as it can cause adverse effects. Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand.
Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's is used in the treatment of Breast Cancer and Stomach Cancer. The detailed uses of Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's are as follows:
Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's contains Trastuzumab, which is used for treating patients with HER2-positive breast cancer and HER2-positive metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. This medicine works by inhibiting the excess production of a human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein in the mammalian cells. This causes inhibition of the cancer cell growth and, finally, initiation of programmed cell death.
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Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may cause serious side effects.
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Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's. Use reliable methods of birth control while on treatment with Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's.
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Avoid nursing your child while on treatment with Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's as it can cause serious side effects to the baby.
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
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Limited data are available on the effect of Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's in kidney-impaired patients. Hence, if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor.
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Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.
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Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's may increase the risk of heart problems. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems before using Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's.
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Please consult a doctor before administering Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's if the benefits outweigh the risks.
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Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any lung problems, cardiovascular conditions or liver/kidney disease, as it can cause adverse effects. Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's may cause left ventricular ejection fraction, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary toxicity, exacerbations of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, and hypersensitivity reactions during the treatment. Hence, careful observation should be performed for any reactions in the patient. Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's may cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor beforehand. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment. Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Herclon 440 mg Injection 1's may interact with monoclonal antibodies (etanercept, golimumab, infliximab, natalizumab), antiviral drugs (indinavir, efavirenz, atazanavir), live vaccines, etc.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have cardiac problems, lung disease, liver/kidney disease or allergic reactions.
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