Generic name:hyaluronidase and trastuzumab [ HYE-al-ure-ON-i-dase-and-tras-TOO-zoo-mab ]
Drug class:HER2 inhibitors
What is Herceptin Hylecta?
Hyaluronidase is a genetically designed protein. Trastuzumab is a cancer medicine.
Herceptin Hylecta is a combination medicine used to treat certain types of breast cancer.
Herceptin Hylecta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Herceptin Hylecta can cause heart failure, especially if you have heart disease or if you are also receiving certain other cancer medicines.
Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, feverish, chilled, short of breath, or if you have diarrhea, a rash, chest pain, swelling in your face, or trouble breathing.
Before taking this medicine
This medicine can cause heart failure, especially if you have heart disease or if you are also receiving certain other cancer medicines (such as daunorubicin, doxorubicin, epirubicin, or idarubicin)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
if you have recently had an infection.
Do not use Herc...
