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Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics: Description: Trastuzumab and trastuzumab emtansine (also known as ado-trastuzumab emtansine) is a recombinant humanised monoclonal antibody that has action directed against a cell surface protein produced by the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). It inhibits proliferation of tumor cells that overexpress HER2 protein.
Pharmacokinetics: Distribution: Volume of distribution: 44 mL/kg (as trastuzumab); 3.13 L (as trastuzumab emtansine).
Metabolism: As trastuzumab emtansine: Undergoes deconjugation and catabolism through proteolysis in cellular lysosomes.
Excretion: Elimination half-life: 6 days (wkly dosing): 16 days (3 wkly regimen); approx 4 days (as trastuzumab emtansine). Elimination may involve clearance of IgG through the reticuloendothelial system.
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