Herticad is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Herticad depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Herticad is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Herticad is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Herticad safe for pregnant women?
Herticad shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Herticad safe during breastfeeding?
Herticad may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Herticad on the Kidneys?
Herticad is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Herticad on the Liver?
Herticad is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Herticad on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Herticad. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Herticad should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Herticad unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Herticad habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Herticad.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Herticad can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Herticad only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Herticad for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Herticad
Taking Herticad with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Herticad
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Herticad.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Herceptin® (trastuzumab)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 114-116