Early Breast Cancer. HERCEPTIN is indicated for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive localised breast cancer following surgery, and in assocoation with chemotherapy and, if applicable, radiotherapy.
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.Herceptin is indicated for the treatment of HER2-positive locally advanced breast cancer in combination with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by adjuvant HERCEPTIN.
Metastatic Breast Cancer. HERCEPTIN is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have tumours that overexpress HER2: a) as monotherapy for the treatment of those patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for their metastatic disease, b) in combination with taxanes for the treatment of those patients who have not received chemotherapy for their metastatic disease; or c) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of post-menopausal patients with hormone-receptor positive metastatic breast cancer.
Advanced Gastric Cancer. HERCEPTIN is indicated in combination with cisplatin and either capecitabine or 5-FU for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastro-oesophageal junction who have not received prior anti-cancer treatment for their metastatic disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Refrigerate
Do not Freeze
Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Lyophilised powder: white to pale yellow in colour. Reconstituted solution: colourless to pale yellow, clear to slightly opalescent liquid.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Early Breast Cancer. HERCEPTIN is indicated for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive localised breast cancer following surgery, and in assocoation with chemotherapy and, if applicable, radiotherapy.
Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.Herceptin is indicated for the treatment of HER2-positive locally advanced breast cancer in combination with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by adjuvant HERCEPTIN.
Metastatic Breast Cancer. HERCEPTIN is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have tumours that overexpress HER2: a) as monotherapy for the treatment of those patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for their metastatic disease, b) in combination with taxanes for the treatment of those patients who have not received chemotherapy for their metastatic disease; or c) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of post-menopausal patients with hormone-receptor positive metastatic breast cancer.
Advanced Gastric Cancer. HERCEPTIN is indicated in combination with cisplatin and either capecitabine or 5-FU for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastro-oesophageal junction who have not received prior anti-cancer treatment for their metastatic disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
Do not Freeze
Refrigerate
Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Lyophilised powder: white to pale yellow in colour. Reconstituted solution: colourless to pale yellow, clear to slightly opalescent liquid.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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