Ontramab 440mg Injection
Manufacturer
Celon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Trastuzumab (440mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ontramab 440mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast and stomach cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein).
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Ontramab 440mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Ontramab 440mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ontramab 440mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ontramab 440mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Ontramab 440mg Injection is a recombinant IgG1 monoclonal antibody. It works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cancer cells in breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It destroys the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2. It also inhibits various cancer-causing downstream signaling pathways.
Quick Tips
It is given as an injection into your vein or under the skin usually over 1 hour. Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine and for 7 months after you stop the treatment. Your doctor will monitor your heart regularly while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arm. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
