| Drug Name: | Trastuzumab |
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| Drug Class: | Monoclonal antibody |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to HER2 receptor on cancer cells
- Inhibits HER2 signaling pathway
- Promotes antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity
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| Use: | - Breast cancer
- Gastric cancer
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| Side Effects: | - Cardiotoxicity
- Infusion reactions
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to trastuzumab
- Pregnancy
- Severe heart disease
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