Ado-trastuzumab emtansine and Janumet XR

• 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: metformin / sitagliptin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Janumet, Janumet XR

Janumet XR are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.

Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Sitagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.

Janumet XR is a combination medicine that is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Janumet XR is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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