Ujvira 100mg Injection

Introduction to Ujvira 100mg Injection

Ujvira 100mg Injection is a targeted therapy containing the active constituent trastuzumab emtansine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved trastuzumab emtansine on February 22, 2013, for treating patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have previously received trastuzumab and chemotherapy. This medication is not recommended for adolescents and children under 18. Before taking this medicine, it is vital to inform your doctor if you have any blood clot disorders, liver disorders, or allergies.

Therapeutic Effects of Ujvira 100mg Injection

Trastuzumab binds selectively to the HER2 receptors on breast cancer cells’ surface, blocks them from receiving growth signals, and stops the cancer cell’s growth. DM1 becomes active once the drug enters the cancer cells and helps stop cancer cell growth.

Interaction of Ujvira 100mg Injection with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Ujvira 100mg Injection and cause undesirable side effects.

More Information about Ujvira 100mg Injection

Keep Ujvira 100mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
Store between 2˚C and 8˚C.

How to consume Ujvira 100mg Injection

Ujvira 100mg Injection shall either be administered before or after surgery.
It will be given as an Intravenous infusion for 90 minutes, if well tolerated it shall be administered within 30 minutes for the next doses.

Safety Advices for Ujvira 100mg Injection

Pregnancy

Discuss with your physician before taking this Ujvira 100mg Injection if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. Do not take this medicine during the pregnancy unless advised by the doctor to take as it may cause to the unborn baby.

Breast Feeding

Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment with Ujvira 100mg Injection atleast for at least seven months after the final dose.

Lungs

Talk to your doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting treatment with Ujvira 100mg Injection.

Liver

You need to tell your physician if you have any liver disorders before starting Ujvira 100mg Injection as it requires dosage adjustment for severe liver impairment.

Alcohol

Consult your doctor to know if it is safe to consume alcohol while you are on treatment with Ujvira 100mg Injection.

Driving

Ujvira 100mg Injection can cause unusual tiredness and dizziness. Hence, it is advised to avoid driving or handling machinery during the treatment.

Side Effects of Ujvira 100mg Injection

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious

Heart Problems
Allergic reactions
Kidney problems
Breathing difficulties

Common

Fever
Visual disturbances
Nose bleeds or runny nose
Hair loss
Dizziness
Nail disorders
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Bruising
Dry mouth
Liver inflammation
Muscle pain
Asthma/ lung disorders

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