Perjeta is a medicine indicated to treat breast cancer in adult women.
This drug is in its composition Pertuzumab, a monoclonal antibody capable of binding to specific targets in the body and to cancer cells. By binding, Perjeta can slow or stop the growth of cancer cells, and in some cases may kill them, thus helping in the treatment of breast cancer. Know the signs of this cancer in 12 symptoms of breast cancer.
Price
The price of Perjeta varies between 13, 000 and 15, 000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
Perjeta is an injectable medicine that must be administered into the vein by a trained doctor, nurse or health professional. The recommended doses should be indicated by the doctor and should be given for about 60 minutes every 3 weeks.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Perjeta may include headache, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever, nausea, chills, shortness of breath, feeling tired, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, fluid retention, red nose, sore throat, symptoms of flu, muscle weakness, tingling or stinging in the body, hair loss, vomiting, hives, joint or muscle pain, bone, neck, chest or abdominal pain or inflammation in the stomach.
Contraindications
Pertuzumab is contraindicated for patients with an allergy to Pertuzumab or other ingredients of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are under 18 years of age, have a history of heart disease or problems, have had anthracycline-class chemotherapy such as doxorubicin or epirubicin, have a history of allergies, low white blood cells or fever, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
