Perjeta TM
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Active ingredients: pertuzumab
Pack: Perjeta 420 mg/14 mL injection, 14 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PERJETA pertuzumab (rch) 30mg/mL concentrate injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Early Breast Cancer Perjeta is indicated in combination with trastuzumab and chemotherapy for:,- the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive inflammatory or locally advanced, or early stage (either > 2 cm in diameter or node positive) breast cancer as part of a complete treatment regimen for early breast cancer,-the adjuvant treatment of patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence.,Metastatic Breast Cancer,Perjeta is indicated in combination with trastuzumab and docetaxel for patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who have not received prior anti-HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for their metastatic disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, intravenous infusion
- Intravenous Infusion
- Clear to opalescent, colourless to slightly brownish solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Do not Shake
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 420 mg/14 mL (30 mg/mL) single-use vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient pertuzumab
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.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
