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What causes herceptin (trastuzumab) headache?
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Let me explain: The thoery is Herceptin (trastuzumab) infusion cause contious vasodilatation which is thought to provoke the headache.
Answered 6/25/2014
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The antibody: It is a monoclonal antibody so you can react to the mouse antibody. This is not uncommon. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/10/2013
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