Description
Composition Cetuximab (100mg), 2mg/ml, 50 ml bottle
Shipping class Cold
Primary Use Head and neck cancer, Cancer of colon and rectum
Medicine Overview of Erbitux Infusion
Uses of Erbitux Infusion
Erbitux 100mg Infusion is used in the treatment of head and neck cancer and cancer of colon and rectum.
Erbitux Infusion side effects
Common
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Conjunctivitis, Skin rash, Diarrhoea, Infusion reaction, Decreased magnesium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes.
How to use Erbitux Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Erbitux Infusion works
Erbitux 100mg Infusion is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to receptors on cancer cells. Thus it flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body’s immune system.
In Depth Information on Erbitux Infusion
Expert advice for Erbitux Infusion
- Administration of anti-allergy medication including steroids is mandatory at least one hour before cetuximab infusion.
- Caution is to be observed while driving or using machinery after taking Cetuximab.
- Cetuximab may also adversely affect skin and eyes with symptoms like blurred vision, eye pain and dry eye.
- Frequent monitoring for infections and levels of white blood cells is required, if cetuximab is given with certain other anti-cancer drugs (platinum compounds like cisplatin, carboplatin, oxaliplatin).
- There is increased risk of occurrence of heart problems if cetuximab is given with certain other anti-cancer drugs (fluoropyrimidines like capecitabine, fluorouracil).
- Caution is to be observed in case of administering cetuximab to elderly patient with heart problems.
Erbitux Infusion related warnings
Special precautions for Erbitux Infusion
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Erbitux 100mg Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Erbitux 100mg Infusion is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Erbitux 100mg Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Erbitux 100mg Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Erbitux 100mg Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Erbitux 100mg Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Erbitux Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Erbitux 100mg Infusion, please consult your doctor.
