Trastuzumab FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Trastuzumab?
It's a drug used either alone or with others to treat cancers like stomach and breast cancer.
What's Trastuzumab (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by binding to the surfaces of HER2-overexpressing cancer cells.
Trastuzumab Dosage
Initial dose is 8 mg/kg over 90-minute IV infusion.
Cost / Price of Trastuzumab
A full year's worth of treatment costs around $70,000, without health insurance.
Trastuzumab Generic
It's the generic name for Herceptin.
Trastuzumab Side effects
Side effects may include:
- fever
- chills
- headache
- infection
- congestive heart failure
- insomnia
- cough
- rash
Trastuzumab Survival Rate
In a study, together with chemotherapy, 4000 patients saw a 37% relative improvement in overall survival.
