Pertuzumab Intravenous and Synjardy XR

• Generic Name: pertuzumab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Perjeta

Pertuzumab injection is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is used together with other cancer medicines (eg, docetaxel, trastuzumab) to treat patients with HER2-positive breast cancer. The HER2 protein is produced by some breast tumors. Pertuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that interferes with the growth of this protein, which is eventually destroyed by the body.

Pertuzumab is also used as part of a complete treatment regimen for early breast cancer before surgery and as an additional treatment for breast cancer that is at high risk for occurring again.

Pertuzumab is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: empagliflozin / metformin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Synjardy, Synjardy XR

Synjardy XR is a combination medicine used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Synjardy XR is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.

Synjardy XR is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

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