Herceptin 440 mg ( Trastuzumab ) IV Infusion Vial 

WHAT IS TRASTUZUMAB?
Trastuzumab is used to treat certain types of breast cancer or stomach cancer, sometimes in combination with other cancer medicines.

This medicine is sometimes used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Trastuzumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRASTUZUMAB?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some side effects may occur during the injection, or in the days afterward. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, itchy, light-headed, weak, short of breath, or if you have a headache, fever, chills, or chest pain.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

new or worsening cough, wheezing, chest tightness, or trouble breathing;
fever with shortness of breath or rapid breathing;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;
blisters or ulcers in your mouth, red or swollen gums, trouble swallowing;
heart problems--swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
low blood cell counts--fever, chills, tiredness, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed; or
signs of tumor cell breakdown--confusion, weakness, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, fast or slow heart rate, decreased urination, tingling in your hands and feet or around your mouth.
Your cancer treatments may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.

Common side effects may include:

heart problems;
nausea, diarrhea, weight loss;
headache;
trouble sleeping, feeling tired;
low blood cell counts;
rash;
fever, chills, cough, or other signs of infection;
blisters or ulcers in your mouth, red or swollen gums, trouble swallowing;
altered sense of taste; or
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TRASTUZUMAB?
Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

Trastuzumab can cause heart failure, especially if you have heart disease or if you are also receiving certain other cancer medicines.

Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregivers if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, weak, short of breath, or if you have a headache, fever, or chills.

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