Pertuzumab Intravenous and Vistaril Injection

• 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: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: capsules and oral suspension, intramuscular injection
• Other Brand Names: Vistaril, Atarax, ANX, Vistaril IM, Hyzine, Vistaject-50, Rezine

Vistaril (hydroxyzine) reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching, or hives on the skin.

Vistaril is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given during and after general anesthesia.

Vistaril is also used to treat allergic skin reactions such as hives or contact dermatitis.