Description
What is the generic name of Canmab?
Generic name of Canmab is Traztuzumab
Who is the manufacturer of Canmab?
Canmab is manufactured and marketed y Biocon Pvt. Ltd.
Is Canmab approved by USA FDA?
Yes, Canmab is approved by FDA. The product was approved in 1998.
How Canmab is supplied?
Canmab is available in 150mg and 440mg, single vial for Inje
What are the storage conditions of Canmab?
The product should be Stored at 2° to 8°C. Canmab vials should be protected from light. Do not freeze or shake.
How does Canmab work?
The HER2 (or c-erbB2) proto-oncogene encodes a transmembrane receptor protein of 185 kDa, which is structurally related to the epidermal growth factor receptor. Canmab has been shown, in both in vitro assays and in animals, to inhibit the proliferation of human tumor cells that overexpress HER2.
What is Canmab used for?
Adjuvant Breast Cancer
Canmab is indicated for adjuvant treatment of HER2 overexpressing node positive or node negative (ER/PR negative or with one high risk feature
breast cancer
- as part of a treatment regimen consisting of doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and either paclitaxel or docetaxel
- as part of a treatment regimen with docetaxel and carboplatin
- as a single agent following multi-modality anthracycline based therapy
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Canmab is indicated:
- In combination with paclitaxel for first-line treatment of HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer • As a single agent for treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer in patients who have received one or more chemotherapy regimens for metastatic disease
Metastatic Gastric Cancer
Canmab is indicated, in combination with cisplatin and capecitabine or 5-fluorouracil, for the treatment of patients with HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma who have not received prior treatment for metastatic disease
How many brands of Canmab are available in India?
Canmab is an branded generic medicine. There are other biosimilars available in India.
Is there any generic or bio similar available for Canmab.
Biosimilars of Canmab are available in India.
What is the price of Canmab in India?
You can call or WhatsApp (+91) 8130290915 or send mail to info@indiangenericmedicines.com to know the price.
Is it safe to buy Canmab in India from local distributor?
It is always better to check the credential of the person / distributor before confirming.
As per the legal guidelines, only patients can import the product after getting proper Documentation.