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Vivitra (Trastuzumab 440mg) 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).Vivitra 440mg 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.USES OF VIVITRA INJECTION Breast cancer Stomach cancer BENEFITS OF VIVITRA INJECTIONIn Breast cancerVivitra 440mg 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.SIDE EFFECTS OF VIVITRA INJECTIONMost 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 themCommon side effects of VivitraAnemia (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 HOW TO USE VIVITRA INJECTIONYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.HOW VIVITRA INJECTION WORKSVivitra 440mg Injection is a recombinant IgG1 monoclonal antibody. It works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cancer cells in breast cancer and stomach cancer cells. It destroys the cancer cells by inhibiting HER2. It also inhibits various cancer-causing downstream signaling pathways.SAFETY ADVICEAlcoholUNSAFEVivitra 440mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTORVivitra 440mg 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.