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Pertuzumab (Intravenous Route)
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Description
Pertuzumab injection is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is used together with other cancer medicines, docetaxel and trastuzumab, and only in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. The HER2 protein is produced by some breast tumors. Pertuzumab interferes with the growth of this protein, which is eventually destroyed by the body. It is a monoclonal antibody.
This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
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