Kadcyla 160 mg Injection

What is Kadcyla 160 mg injection?

160 mg of Kadcyla is used for the treatment of both early-stage and metastatic Breast Cancer.

It is utilized in treating specific forms of Breast Cancer that have migrated to other organs and are resistant to other Cancer treatments.

Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine is the active salt ingredient present in this injection.

Roche Products Pvt Ltd manufactures Kadcyla injection.

What is the use of Kadcyla 160 mg injection?

This injection is used in treating early and metastatic Breast Cancer.

The early signs of Breast Cancer include breast or nipple changes, armpit lumps, or pain in the breast or nipples.

Breast tissue that has lobules, or milk-producing glands, and ducts, or tiny tubes, are affected by Breast Cancer.

The cells begin to increase and divide uncontrollably in Breast Cancer. These malignant cells can spread to different body areas by invading lymph nodes and other healthy breast tissue.

Thus, Kadcyla injections are best used to treat Breast Cancer.

How does Kadcyla work?

This injection, either alone or in combination with other drugs or treatment methods like chemotherapy, aids in treating early-stage Breast Cancer.

It alleviates Breast Cancer symptoms such as breast lumps, bloody nipple discharge, or changes in the breast's form or texture.

160 mg of Kadcyla injection limits the growth of Cancer cells and kills or slows their growth.

Dosage

You should take Kadcyla 160 mg injection as per the directions given by your general physician.

How to use it

Keep the following points in mind while taking the injection:

• Your doctor or nurse will administer this medication to you as an injection in the hospital
• This medication should not be self-injected
• During or after the surgery, follow the directions given to you by your healthcare provider

Missed dose

A doctor or nurse often administers this injection in a hospital or clinic. The likelihood of skipping a dose is thereby decreased. Please let your doctor and nurse know if you have missed a dosage.

Overdose

A doctor and a nurse often administer this injection; as the treatment and dosage are personalized for the patient, the likelihood of an overdose is low.

However, if you feel uncomfortable during treatment with this drug, please contact your doctor immediately.

Strengths

Kadcyla 160 mg injection is also available in different strengths:

• Kadcyla 100mg injection

Side Effects

Most adverse effects are temporary and go away as your body becomes used to the medication. If they persist or you're concerned about them, speak with your doctor.

• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) (bone, muscle or joint) pain
• Bleeding
• Reduced blood platelets
• Headache
• Liver disease
• Constipation
• Nosebleeds

Interactions

Kadcyla 160 mg might interact with some medicines, which include:

Drug interactions

Some medicines like the following might interact with Kadcyla 160 mg injection.

• Anastrozole
• Benadryl
• Capecitabine
• Carboplatin
• Decadron
• Dexamethasone
• Gabapentin
• Herceptin
• Neulasta
• Ondansetron
• Perjeta

Disease interactions

Kadcyla injection might interact with some diseases like the following:

• Liver disorder
• Pulmonary toxicity
• Thrombocytopenia
• Peripheral neuropathy

Precaution

Never miss a dosage, and finish the course as directed by your doctor.

As mentioned, do not self-inject yourself. Always seek help from your doctor.

Before beginning therapy and frequently throughout treatment with Kadcyla 160mg injection, it may be advisable to have routine tests to evaluate blood cell levels and heart function.

Storage

Store Kadcyla away from pets and children.

Keep it away from pets and children.