Herceptin FAQ

What are biologic drugs and how do they work?

Medically reviewed by Sally Chao, MD. Last updated on Jan 20, 2025.

What are monoclonal antibodies?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on June 3, 2025.

What biosimilars have been approved in the United States?

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on May 31, 2025.

Is there a list of all biosimilars approved in the United States?

What are biosimilar drugs and how do they compare to biologics?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on June 3, 2025.

What is Herceptin? Is Herceptin a chemo drug? How does it work?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 9, 2024.

What is Herceptin? What does HER2 positive mean?

What is TCHP chemotherapy and how is it used?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 9, 2025.

How soon can you start chemo after port placement?

Medically reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD. Last updated on May 27, 2025.

How long can you stay on Herceptin and Perjeta?

Medically reviewed by Leigh Ann Anderson, PharmD. Last updated on Aug 22, 2024.

How long does Herceptin stay in your body?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on May 12, 2025.

What happens after Herceptin treatment?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 2, 2024.

How long can I stay on Herceptin?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on April 24, 2025.

What are the biosimilars of Herceptin?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 12, 2024.

How do Herceptin (trastuzumab) and Perjeta (pertuzumab) work together?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 9, 2024.

How do Herceptin and Perjeta work together for breast cancer?

How effective is Herceptin for Breast & Gastric Cancer?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on June 5, 2025.

What is the success rate of Herceptin in breast cancer and gastric cancer?

What is the difference between Herceptin and Herceptin Hylecta?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 8, 2024.

Does Herceptin (trastuzumab) stop menstrual periods?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 7, 2024.

Do Herceptin (trastuzumab) injections hurt?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 9, 2024.

What is the difference between Herzuma and Herceptin?

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 9, 2024.

Does biosimilar mean they are exactly the same?

What is the difference between Ogivri and Herceptin?

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on May 16, 2025.

How is Herceptin Injection and Herceptin Hylecta administered?

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on May 19, 2025.