Trastuzumab (Systemic)

Brand Names : Herceptin

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur during or after the administration of trastuzumab :

More common

Dizziness; fever or chills; headache; nausea or vomiting; shortness of breath; skin rash; weakness

Rare

Tightness in chest; troubled breathing; wheezing

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Fast or irregular heartbeat; increased cough; swelling of feet or lower legs

Rare

Blue lips and fingernails; blurred vision; chest pain; confusion; Cough or hoarseness, accompanied by fever or chills; faintness or light-headedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position; increased sweating; itching; large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, feet, or sex organs; lower back or side pain, accompanied by fever or chills; painful or difficult urination, accompanied by fever or chills; pale skin; redness of skin; unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Diarrhea; pain

Less common

Loss of appetite; numbness or tingling of hands or feet; runny nose; trouble in sleeping

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.