Cetuximab: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cetuximab Benefits & Uses

Cetuximab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cetuximab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in squamous cell cancer of the head and neck
Geriatric	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in squamous cell cancer of the head and neck

Cetuximab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cetuximab is used -

Severe

Conjunctivitis
Infusion Reaction
Decreased Magnesium Level in Blood
Increased Liver Enzymes
Weight Loss
Bone Pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Moderate

Depression

Mild

Dry Skin
Tremor

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Skin Rash
Diarrhoea

Cetuximab Related Warnings

Is the use of Cetuximab safe for pregnant women?

Cetuximab has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Cetuximab without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Cetuximab safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Cetuximab may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cetuximab should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Cetuximab on the Kidneys?

Cetuximab does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Cetuximab on the Liver?

Cetuximab is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cetuximab on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Cetuximab. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Cetuximab with Other Drugs

Cetuximab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Carboplatin

Omeprazole

Lansoprazole

Cisplatin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Cetuximab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cetuximab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cetuximab

Is this Cetuximab habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cetuximab has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cetuximab. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cetuximab only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cetuximab for mental disorders.

No

Cetuximab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cetuximab

Taking Cetuximab with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetuximab

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cetuximab with alcohol.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Cetuximab

Erbitux 100 Infusion - ₹94544
Cetuximab Infusion - ₹18300

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Erbitux® (cetuximab)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 870

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 317-319

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