Vivitra 150mg Injection
Zydus Cadila

prescription required

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
9,999.99

USED FOR:
Breast cancer

COMPOSITION:
Trastuzumab (150mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti neoplastics

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Vivitra 150mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Vivitra 150mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Vivitra 150mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Vivitra 150mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Vivitra 150mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Vivitra 150mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Trastuzumab   150mg

Uses of Vivitra Injection
Vivitra 150mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

How to use Vivitra Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Vivitra Injection works
Vivitra 150mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody specifically designed to target HER2 receptors on breast cancer cells. It flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Headache, Rash, Reduced blood platelets, Congestive cardiac failure, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Infection, Upper respiratory tract infection, Nasopharyngitis, Fatigue, Fever, Anemia, Chills, Diarrhoea, Cough, Weight loss, Altered taste, Mucosal inflammation, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).

Expert advice for Vivitra Injection

Take extreme care while taking trastuzumab as it can cause heart failure, especially if you have heart disease or if you are also receiving certain other cancer medicines.
You may need to undergo biopsy test during trastuzumab treatment to check the effect of trastuzumab.
Do not drive or operate machinery as trastuzumab may cause fever or chills.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Vivitra a hazardous drug?
Yes, Vivitra is a hazardous drug and is supposed to be administered under medical supervision only.

Q. Is Vivitra cytotoxic?
Yes, Vivitra is cytotoxic