Primary treatment of ovarian cancer in combination with a platinum agent. Treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer and breast cancer, after failure of standard therapy. Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adjuvant treatment of node positive breast cancer administered sequentially to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. Treatment of metastatic cancer of the breast, in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin), in patients who have tumours that overexpress HER-2 and who have not received previous chemotherapy for their previous metastatic disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
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Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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clear concentrated solution for infusion
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This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Primary treatment of ovarian cancer in combination with a platinum agent. Treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer and breast cancer, after failure of standard therapy. Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adjuvant treatment of node positive breast cancer administered sequentially to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. Treatment of metastatic cancer of the breast, in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin), in patients who have tumours that overexpress HER-2 and who have not received previous chemotherapy for their previous metastatic disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
clear concentrated solution for infusion
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Primary treatment of ovarian cancer in combination with a platinum agent. Treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer and breast cancer, after failure of standard therapy. Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adjuvant treatment of node positive breast cancer administered sequentially to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. Treatment of metastatic cancer of the breast, in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin), in patients who have tumours that overexpress HER-2 and who have not received previous chemotherapy for their previous metastatic disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
clear concentrated solution for infusion
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
Primary treatment of ovarian cancer in combination with a platinum agent. Treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer and breast cancer, after failure of standard therapy. Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adjuvant treatment of node positive breast cancer administered sequentially to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. Treatment of metastatic cancer of the breast, in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin), in patients who have tumours that overexpress HER-2 and who have not received previous chemotherapy for their previous metastatic disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
clear concentraed solution for infusion
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Primary treatment of ovarian cancer in combination with a platinum agent. Treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer and breast cancer, after failure of standard therapy. Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adjuvant treatment of node positive breast cancer administered sequentially to doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. Treatment of metastatic cancer of the breast, in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin), in patients who have tumours that overexpress HER-2 and who have not received previous chemotherapy for their previous metastatic disease.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous.
This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Protect from Light
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
clear concentrated solution for infusion
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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