Eleftha 375mg Injection

Eleftha 375mg Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Eleftha 375mg Injection, a Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd product containing the salt combination Trastuzumab (375mg). Key uses of this medication include Breast cancer,Stomach cancer. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

Information about Eleftha 375mg Injection (Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Breast cancer,Stomach cancer

Wishlist Add to cart

  • MRP: ₹ 14990
  • Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
  • Salt Combination: Trastuzumab (375mg)
  • Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Breast cancer,Stomach cancer

Description

  • Eleftha 375mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast and stomach cancer
  • It works by killing the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein)
  • Eleftha 375mg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional
  • 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.
  • The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, rash, insomnia, and infection
  • This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
  • Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels
  • You must have to inform your doctor if you experience breathlessness, cough, shivering, swelling of legs and arm.
  • 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.
  • There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg
  • Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same
  • You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.

Cautions

Liver: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Eleftha 375mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eleftha 375mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Eleftha 375mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Eleftha 375mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Eleftha 375mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Eleftha 375mg 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.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: Eleftha 375mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action: HER2/neu (ErbB2) Inhibitor- Monoclonal antibody
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Monoclonal antibody (mAb)

Uses

Uses of Eleftha 375mg Injection

  • In Breast cancer Eleftha 375mg Injection is used to treat breast cancer when other medicines have failed to show significant improvement
  • It helps to stop cancer growth and further spread and relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast
  • This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit
  • In Stomach cancer Stomach cancer also known as gastric cancer, may occur in the inner lining (called mucosa) of the stomach or in the walls of the stomach
  • These are of various kinds depending on the origin, affected area and severity of the cancer
  • Eleftha 375mg Injection helps to kill the cancer cells and also stops their further growth and spread
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Eleftha 375mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Eleftha 375mg Injection
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Chills
  • Common cold
  • Cough
  • Decreased blood cells (red cells
  • white cells
  • and platelets)
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Heart failure
  • Infection
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Mucosal inflammation
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Taste change
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Weight loss

Reviews

Add your review




Alternate Medicines


No Product Found