Herceptin

Active Ingredient(s): Trastuzumab
FDA Approved: * September 25, 1998
Pharm Company: * GENENTECH
Category: Cancer

Trastuzumab, sold under the brand name Herceptin among others, is a monoclonal antibody used to treat breast cancer and stomach cancer.[3][4][5][6] It is specifically used for cancer that is HER2 receptor positive.[3] It may be used by itself or together with other chemotherapy medication.[3] Trastuzumab is given by slow injection into a vein and injection just under the skin.[3]&am... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Herceptin 150 mg/7.4ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 50242-132
Labeler:
Genentech, Inc.
Herceptin Kit
NDC: 50242-134
Labeler:
Genentech, Inc.
Herceptin Kit
NDC: 50242-333
Labeler:
Genentech, Inc.

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