Herceptin is a prescription medication approved for treating specific kinds of breast cancer. This part of the eMedTV site offers an in-depth look at Herceptin, including how it works, when it is used, dosing information, and possible side effects.
While most people do not experience any problems while taking Herceptin, side effects are possible. This eMedTV segment highlights some of the common side effects of Herceptin, as well as side effects that may require immediate medical attention.
Insomnia is a common side effect of Herceptin. This eMedTV page explores the possible link between Herceptin and insomnia, explaining why it is hard to determine if insomnia is caused by Herceptin. This page also offers tips for better sleep habits.
For people taking Herceptin, depression may be a side effect of the medicine. This eMedTV resource takes a look at the possible connection between Herceptin and depression, offering some suggestions for people who experience symptoms of depression.
Herceptin is used to treat breast cancer by affecting the cancer cells' ability to grow and multiply. This eMedTV resource describes in more detail how Herceptin works to combat certain types of breast cancer and explains Herceptin uses in children.
This eMedTV segment discusses the factors that may affect the Herceptin dosage your doctor recommends. This page explains that the first Herceptin dose is about 1.8 mg per pound. This page also discusses information on when and how the drug is given.
This selection on the eMedTV Web site explains the potentially negative Herceptin drug interactions that can occur when Herceptin is combined with other medicines, such as anthracyclines, mitoxantrone, or warfarin.
This page of the eMedTV site offers several Herceptin warnings and precautions to be aware of before taking the drug. This page discusses things such as the potential for drug interactions and situations in which the medication should not be taken.
Is there a connection between cardiotoxicity and Herceptin? This eMedTV page explains how Herceptin appears to increase the risk of heart problems. This page also covers the results of clinical trials and explains how to monitor for cardiotoxicity.
Herceptin is generally considered safe to take during pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses the results of animal studies on Herceptin and pregnancy, explaining why the FDA has classified Herceptin as a pregnancy Category B drug.
It is not known if Herceptin passes through human breast milk. This eMedTV article provides a discussion on Herceptin and breastfeeding, explaining why the manufacturer of the medication does not recommend taking Herceptin while breastfeeding.
There may never be a generic Herceptin available because the medication is considered a "biologic." This eMedTV resource explains how certain laws do not allow generic biologics (including generic Herceptin) to be manufactured.
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