Trastuzumab

• Feeling tired and lack of energy
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery when you feel tired
• Flu-like symptoms e.g. headache, weakness, mild fever (<38° C)
  

• Heart problems. Your doctor may arrange for a test to check your heart function once every few months while you are on this treatment. Symptoms of this include:
• Persistent cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Swelling of hand or leg
• Flu-like symptoms that worsen or do not go away
  
• Allergic reactions. Please alert your nurse if you experience allergic reactions during your treatment. The symptoms of this include one or more of the following:
  
• Chills, rigors
• Facial flushing
• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
  

​Inform your healthcare professional if:

• You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
• You are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
• You should use effective birth control during treatment and for 7 months after your last treatment.
• You are breastfeeding.
• Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 7 months after your last treatment.
• You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.