Sigrima 420mg Injection

Description

brand Name : Sigrima 420mg injection 

Generic Name : Pertuzumab (420mg/14ml)

pack : 1x1vial 

manufacturer : zydus 

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Sigrima 420mg Injection is used to treat breast cancer. It belongs to group of medicine called monoclonal antibodies.

Sigrima 420mg Injection is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Hair loss, diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue are some common side effects of this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the heart, liver, and kidney.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Sigrima Injection

Breast cancer

Side effects of Sigrima 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 Sigrima

Diarrhea

Hair loss

Feeling sick

Rash

Stomach inflammation

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Muscle pain

Cough

Heartburn

Breathlessness

Dizziness

Fatigue

How to use Sigrima Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Sigrima Injection works

Sigrima 420mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody designed to recognize and attach to specific proteins on the surface of cancer cells. Sigrima 420mg Injection gets attached to human epidermal growth factor receptor 2( HER2) and may kill or stop the growth of cancer cells.