Hertab 250mg Tablet

Short Description

Hertab 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Hertab 250mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or an hour before or 2 hours after a meal. The dose and duration vary according to the severity of your condition and your response to treatment. Take it exactly as prescribed to avoid serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hertab 250mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Hertab 250mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors and EGFRs (epidermal growth factor receptor) which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cells. This is how it inhibits the growth of cancerous cells causing downstream signaling pathways.

It should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal preferably at the same time every day Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it. Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.