Herzuma TM
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Active ingredients: trastuzumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: HERZUMA trastuzumab (rch) 150 mg powder for injection for intravenous infusion 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,Indicated for the treatment of HER2-positive early breast cancer following surgery, and in association with chemotherapy and, if applicable, radiotherapy.,Locally Advanced Breast Cancer,Indicated for the treatment of HER2-positive locally advanced breast cancer in combination with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by adjuvant therapy.,Metastatic Breast Cancer,Indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer who have tumours that overexpress HER2:,a) as monotherapy for the treatment of those patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for their metastatic disease;,b) in combination with taxanes for the treatment of those patients who have not received chemotherapy for their metastatic disease; or,c) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor for the treatment of post-menopausal patients with hormone-receptor positive metastatic breast cancer.,Advanced Gastric Cancer,Indicated in combination with cisplatin and either capecitabine or 5-FU for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive advanced adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastrooesophageal junction who have not received prior anti-cancer treatment for their metastatic disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- HERZUMA is a sterile, white to pale yellow, preservative-free lyophilized powder for IV infusion.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 72 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- Single-dose 150 mg vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 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 trastuzumab
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
