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Kadcyla 160mg Injection
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Product introduction
Kadcyla 160mg Injection is used in the treatment of early as well as metastatic breast cancer. It is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, HER-2) which have spread to other organs and have not responded to other cancer medicines.
Kadcyla 160mg Injection is used to treat some types of cancers of breast and stomach
Kadcyla 160mg Injection is used to treat some types of cancers of breast and stomach
Uses of Kadcyla Injection
- Early Breast cancer
- Metastatic breast cancer
Benefits of Kadcyla Injection
In Early Breast cancer
Kadcyla 160mg Injection helps to treat initial stages of breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Kadcyla 160mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.
In Metastatic breast cancer
Kadcyla 160mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. This medicine is used when other medicines have not shown significant improvement and the cancer has spread to other parts as well. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Kadcyla 160mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.
Side effects of Kadcyla Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Kadcyla
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Bleeding
- Low blood platelets
- Headache
- Liver disorder
- Constipation
- Nosebleeds
How to use Kadcyla Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kadcyla 160mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Kadcyla 160mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Kadcyla 160mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Kadcyla 160mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Kadcyla 160mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Kadcyla 160mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kadcyla 160mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Kadcyla 160mg Injection is given via a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Women who could get pregnant should use a reliable method of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Regular monitoring of heart function (tests like echocardiogram) and blood tests to monitor the level of blood cells may be advised before starting treatment and regularly during treatment with Kadcyla 160mg Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
HER2/neu (ErbB2) Inhibitor- Monoclonal antibody
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Kadcyla Injection for?
Breast cancer
100%
FAQs
Q. What is the use of Kadcyla 160mg Injection?
Kadcyla 160mg Injection is used to treat HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer) after prior treatment with trastuzumab and a taxane.
Q. How is Kadcyla 160mg Injection different?
Kadcyla 160mg Injection is a conjugate of the HER2 directed trastuzumab and a highly toxic microtubule-targeted drug (emtansine). Thus it is made up of 2 cancer-fighting agents in 1 medicine- The monoclonal antibody trastuzumab and a chemotherapy emtansine. Kadcyla 160mg Injection brings chemotherapy medicine (emtansine) into HER2-positive cells and kills them. It is designed to cause less harm to normal cells.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Kadcyla. Ado-trastuzumab emtansine. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Ado-trastuzumab emtansine. South San Francisco, CA: Genentech, Inc.; [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Trastuzumab emtansine. Emil-Barell-Strasse: Roche Registration GmbH; 2013 [revised 17 Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Roche Products India Pvt Ltd
Address: 1503, 15th Floor, ‘The Capital’, Plot no. C-70, Behind ICICI Bank, BKC, Bandra (E) , Mumbai 400051
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: December, 2024
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Kadcyla 160mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: December, 2024
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Kadcyla 160mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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MRP
₹248937
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1 Vial
1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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