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Herceptin And Heart Problems
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Pronounced: (trass-TOOZE-you-mob)
Warning
Trastuzumab may lead to serious heart problems, including heart failure. The risk of heart problems is increased if you also use an anthracycline (e.g., doxorubicin). Your doctor may need to stop this medication if heart problems occur.
Trastuzumab use may sometimes result in a serious reaction to the IV infusion with serious lung problems. If these problems occur, they usually happen while the drug is being given...
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From Our Sources
Herceptin Treatment Options
Source: Breastcancer.org
Herceptin (chemical name: trastuzumab) is one of the first targeted therapies used to treat breast cancer. It specifically attacks, kills off, or... Read more »
Herceptin Side Effects
Source: Breastcancer.org
Herceptin causes flu-like symptoms in about 40% of the people who take it. These symptoms may include: fever chills muscle aches nausea Side... Read more »
Heart Problems
Source: Breastcancer.org
If you're having heart problems you may feel that your heart is beating irregularly, very fast, or forcefully in your chest. You may have chest pains... Read more »
Herceptin
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Herceptin+Tykerb may delay cancer's progress
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