Vicentra 440mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Vicentra 440mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Other Benefits

Gastric Cancer

Vicentra 440mg Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Gastric Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vicentra 440mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Vicentra 440mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Vicentra can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Vicentra 440mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Vicentra. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Vicentra 440mg Injection on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Vicentra on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Vicentra 440mg Injection on the Liver?

Vicentra is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Vicentra 440mg Injection on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Vicentra. 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Vicentra 440mg Injection with Other Drugs

Vicentra 440mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxorubicin (Plain)

Clozapine

Doxorubicin (Liposomal)

Etanercept

Moderate

Warfarin

Anakinra

Anakinra Injection

Vicentra 440mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vicentra 440mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pneumonitis
Heart Disease
Gastritis
Pneumonia

Frequently asked Questions about Vicentra 440mg Injection

Is this Vicentra 440mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Vicentra 440mg Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Vicentra 440mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Vicentra 440mg Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Vicentra 440mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Vicentra 440mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vicentra 440mg Injection

Taking Vicentra 440mg Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vicentra 440mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vicentra 440mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

Vicentra 440mg Injection