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Perjeta Injection is used to treat breast cancer. It belongs to group of medicine called monoclonal antibodies.
Perjeta Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Hair loss, diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses Of Perjeta Injection
- Breast cancer
Benefits Of Perjeta Injection
In Breast cancer
Perjeta Injection is used to treat breast cancer when other medicines have failed to show significant improvement. It helps to stop cancer growth and further spread and relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctorÕs instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Side Effects Of Perjeta Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youÕre worried about them
Common side effects of Perjeta
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Feeling sick
- Rash
- Stomach inflammation
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Muscle pain
- Cough
- Heartburn
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
How To Use Perjeta Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Perjeta Injection Works
Perjeta Injection is a monoclonal antibody designed to recognize and attach to specific proteins on the surface of cancer cells. Perjeta Injection gets attached to human epidermal growth factor receptor 2( HER2) and may kill or stop the growth of cancer cells.
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