Perjeta

Introduction
Perjeta is used to treat breast cancer. It belongs to group of medicine called monoclonal antibodies. Perjeta is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. 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. Hair loss, diarrhea, nausea and fatigue are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver and kidney. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

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Uses of Perjeta
Metastatic breast cancer
Breast cancer
Side effects of Perjeta
Common
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Feeling sick
Rash
Stomach inflammation
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Muscle pain
Cough
Heartburn
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Fatigue
How to use Perjeta
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Perjeta works
Perjeta is a monoclonal antibody designed to recognize and attach to specific proteins on the surface of cancer cells. Perjeta gets attached to human epidermal growth factor receptor 2( HER2) and may kill or stop the growth of cancer cells.