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Medicines pertuzumab + trastuzumabQuestion & answer

pertuzumab + trastuzumab · Medicine question

How long does a Phesgo injection take to administer?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Phesgo is administered by subcutaneous injection over 8 minutes for the loading dose and 5 minutes for maintenance doses.

Sources for this answer

Phesgo 600 mg/600 mg, 1200 mg/600 mg solution for injectionRoche Products Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 7Document updated 29 May 2025

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