Hertraz 150 Injection Information

Hertraz 150 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Breast Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Hertraz 150 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Hertraz 150 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Hertraz 150 Injection include Insomnia, Infection, Upper respiratory tract infection. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Hertraz 150 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hertraz 150 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Hertraz 150 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Hertraz 150 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Pneumonitis must refrain from the use of Hertraz 150 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Hertraz 150 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Hertraz 150 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Hertraz 150 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Hertraz Benefits & Uses
Hertraz Dosage & How to Take
Hertraz Side Effects
Hertraz Related Warnings
Hertraz Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Hertraz
Hertraz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Hertraz 150 Injection Benefits & Uses

Hertraz 150 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hertraz 150 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

Hertraz 150 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Hertraz 150 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Hertraz should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Hertraz 150 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Hertraz may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Hertraz 150 Injection on the Kidneys?

Hertraz is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Hertraz 150 Injection on the Liver?

Hertraz does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Hertraz 150 Injection on the Heart?

Hertraz may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Hertraz 150 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hertraz 150 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 Hertraz 150 Injection

Is this Hertraz 150 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Hertraz 150 Injection.

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

After taking Hertraz 150 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Hertraz 150 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Hertraz 150 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Hertraz 150 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hertraz 150 Injection

You can take Hertraz 150 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Hertraz 150 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hertraz 150 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

Hertraz 150 Injection