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A 56-year-old female was prescribed trastuzumab. Which of the following statements regarding this drug is FALSE?

A
It is an antibody produced entirely from mouse containing no human component
B
It is used for the treatment of breast carcinoma
C
It can cause cardiac toxicity
D
It is not effective orally
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Trastuzumab: It is a humanized antibody against external domain of HER2/neu. produced from human component and small amount of mouse. Injectables Drugs : - Cetuximab : Used for colorectal cancer- Panitumumab : Used for colorectal cancer - Rituximumab : Used for NHL- Trastuzumab : Used for breast cancer, side effect: cardiotoxicity - Peuzumab : Used for breast cancer- Daratuzumab : Used for multiple myeloma- Olaratumumab: Used for soft tissue sarcoma
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