Trastuzumab-anns (Kanjinti)

Note: this is a biosimilar. The information below is reproduced from the Trastuzumab (Herceptin) page, except for the details of FDA indication.

General information

Class/mechanism: HER2/neu receptor antagonist, humanized IgG1 kappa monoclonal antibody. Trastuzumab binds to the extracellular domain of HER2/erbB2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2), which is overexpressed in certain malignancies. Trastuzumab helps to mediate antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) preferentially against cells that overexpress HER2.
Route: IV
Extravasation: neutral

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Diseases for which it is used

• HER2+ breast cancer
• HER2+ esophageal cancer
• HER2+ gastric cancer

Patient drug information

To be completed

History of changes in FDA indication

• 6/2019: Initial approval for:
  • The treatment of HER2 overexpressing breast cancer.
  • The treatment of HER2 overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

Also known as

• Brand name: Kanjinti