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Pertuzumab/Trastuzumab/Hyaluronidase - Subcutaneous Injection

Pronunciation: per-TOOZ-ue-mab/tras-TOOZ-ue-mab/HYE-al-ure-ON-i-dase

Common Brand Name(s): Phesgo

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Warning

This medication may cause serious heart problems, including heart failure. The risk of heart problems is increased if you also use an anthracycline (such as doxorubicin). Your doctor may stop treatment with this medication if heart problems occur. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).

This medication can cause serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 7 months after the last dose. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away.

Serious (possibly fatal) breathing problems may happen with your injection. Get medical help right away if you have coughing or trouble breathing.