Canmab 150 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3020

USA Brand Name

Canmab

Strength

150mg

Generic Name

Trastuzumab

Manufacturer

Biocon Pharma

## Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab)

## What Is The Generic Name For Canmab 440 Mg Injection:

Trastuzumab is the generic version for Canmab 440 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

Canmab

## About Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab)

Canmab 440 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Trastuzumab, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer and stomach cancer. Breast cancer is type of cancer that develops from breast tissue. Symptoms of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, and fluid coming from the nipple, an inverted nipple, or a red/ scaly patch of skin. Stomach cancer (also known as gastric cancer) is a type of cancer which develops from the lining of the stomach. Early symptoms of the stomach cancer may include heartburn, upper abdominal pain, nausea and loss of appetite. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Biocon Pharma is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Canmab 440 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Canmab 440 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Trastuzumab, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

Canmab 440 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Adjuvant breast cancer

Metastatic breast cancer

Metastatic gastric cancer

## How Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab) Works:

Canmab 440 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Trastuzumab is a monoclonal antibody specifically designed to target HER2 receptors on breast cancer & stomach cancer cells. In vitro, Trastuzumab has been shown to be preferentially exerted on HER2 over expressing cancer cells compared with cancer cells that do not over express HER2.This medicine flags the cancer cells for annihilation by the body’s immune system. It is known to inhibit the proliferation of human tumor cells and angiogenesis of tumor cells.

## Before You Use Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Trastuzumab

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your health history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

You should not take Canmab 440 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have you have liver problems

Have lung disorder

Have cardiovascular disorder

Have Tumor lysis syndrome

Have Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have history of heart problems

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Canmab 440 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Trastuzumab, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer and stomach cancer. This medicine is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Canmab 440 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab) to Be Used:

As Canmab 440 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Canmab 440 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own and for longer time than suggested by doctor.

## How To Take The Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

Canmab 440 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Canmab 440 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

You are always advised to take Canmab 440 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You must seek emergency medical attention and/ or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Canmab 440 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated immediately by your doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine must be taken by the patient as soon as possible. It is strictly recommended to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the medication to make up for the missed dosage. Since Canmab 440 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Canmab 440 Mg Injection (Trastuzumab):

Fever

Headache

Nausea and Vomiting

Tiredness and weakness

Shortness of breath

Diarrhea

Reduction in blood cell count

Infections

Muscle and joint pain

Increased cough

Swelling of mucous membranes

Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

Change in taste

Sleep disturbances

Stomach pain

Heartburn and indigestion

Depression

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Pale skin

Rash

Congestive cardiac failure

Upper respiratory tract infection

Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Fatigue

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Chills

Taste change

Mucosal inflammation

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Canmab 440 mg Injection. This can produce some unwanted effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Leflunomide

Live vaccines

Etanercept

Doxorubicin

Ganciclovir

Adalimumab

Paclitaxel

Warfarin

Baricitinib

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Pulmonary toxicity

Cardiovascular disease

Peripheral Neuropathy

Thrombocytopenia

## Warning And Precaution:

Canmab 440 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

You must undergo biopsy test during Trastuzumab treatment to check the effect of Trastuzumab

It is recommended to test the over expression of human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2) before the administration of this medicine is initiated

Regular monitoring of blood cell components is recommended while this medicine is being administered

You should not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children and adolescents

You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult your physician if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Canmab 440 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Canmab 440 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact and not damaged while storing.