Trastuzumab (Systemic)
Brand Names : Herceptin
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may
cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur,
if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor
immediately
if any of the following side effects occur during or after the administration of trastuzumab
:
Rare
Blue lips and fingernails; blurred vision; chest pain; confusion; Cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills; faintness or light-headedness when getting up from
a lying or sitting position; increased sweating; itching; large, hive-like swelling on
face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet, or sex organs; lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills; pale skin; redness of
skin; unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects
continue or are bothersome:
Other
side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice
any other effects, check with your doctor.
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