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Herceptin Problems With Paxil
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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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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Generic Name: PAROXETINE CONTROLLED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (pair-OX-eh-teen) Warning Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety... Read more »
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