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Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
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1st line treatment of metastatic breast cancer with paclitaxel that displays over expression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein |
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Trastuzumab (Herceptin) Action |
a monoclonal antibody that binds to HER2 sites in breast cancer tissue & inhibits proliferation of cells that overexpress HER2 protein. |
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Trastuzumab (Herceptin) Side effect |
interstitial pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, pulmonary fibrosis, arrhythmia, HF, HTN
assess for infusion related symptoms -- chills, N/V, Fever, pain HF -- dyspnea, PND, peripheral edema pulmonary hypersensitivity
report SOB, cough, swelling leg, face, palpitation, weight gain |
