What is Herzuma?
Herzuma is used to treat certain types of breast cancer or stomach cancer, sometimes in combination with other cancer medicines.
Herzuma is sometimes used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).
Herzuma may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease;
congestive heart failure;
a heart attack; or
any allergies or breathing problems.
Herzuma can cause heart failure, especially if you have heart disease or if you are also receiving certain other cancer medicines (such as daunorubicin, doxorubicin, epirubicin, or idarubicin).
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Do not use Herzuma if you are pregnant. Herzuma can cause injury or death to the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 7 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
If you become pregnant while using Herzuma or within 7 months after you stop, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of trastuzumab on the baby.
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