Ado-trastuzumab emtansine and Durolane injection

• Generic Name: ado-trastuzumab emtansine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kadcyla

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine is used to treat a HER2-positive breast cancer. ado-trastuzumab emtansine is used both for early breast cancer and for breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine is usually given after other treatments have failed.

Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab) should not be used in place of Herceptin (trastuzumab).

Ado-trastuzumab emtansine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Durolane, Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX, Visco-3, Trivisc, GenVisc 850, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Synvisc, Synvisc-One

Durolane is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.

Durolane is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Durolane is usually given when other arthritis medications have not been effective.

Durolane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.