Trastuzumab belongs to a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies ( an antibody made by cloning a unique white blood cell). Trastuzumab is used to treat some kinds of breast cancers and gastric cancers. It works by stopping or reducing the growth of cancerous cells. Trastuzumab injection is administered intravenously. Trastuzumab was first developed by Roche named Herceptin.
The Trastuzumab 440 mg injection dosage initially is 4 mg over 90-minute intravenous infusion, then 2 mg over 30-minute intravenous infusion weekly for 52 weeks. Dosage of Trastuzumab is taken after the doctor’s prescription only. Overdose can lead to severe side effects like heart problems, pulmonary toxicity, embryo-fetal toxicity, etc.
The cost of Trastuzumab is cheaper in India as compared to the innovator(Herceptin), The reason is in India multiple companies is manufacturing generic version of Herceptin. In India, there are several certified suppliers of many rare medicines for cancers and many more. Ikris Pharma Network is one of such suppliers who are trusted by doctors in India and abroad.
