Erbitux

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  • Manufactured by: Merck Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cetuximab (100 mg)

Erbitux Information

Erbitux is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion, Injection. Colorectal Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Erbitux has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Erbitux depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Erbitux also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Erbitux have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Erbitux are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Erbitux's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Erbitux related warnings talks about Erbitux's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Erbitux is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Erbitux contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Erbitux with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Erbitux, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



Erbitux Benefits & Uses

Erbitux is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Erbitux 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

Erbitux Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Erbitux safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Erbitux. If you are pregnant, do not take Erbitux without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Erbitux safe during breastfeeding?


    Erbitux should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Erbitux on the Kidneys?


    Using Erbitux does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Erbitux on the Liver?


    Erbitux is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Erbitux on the Heart?


    There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Erbitux. 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 Erbitux with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Erbitux Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Erbitux

  • Is this Erbitux habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Erbitux has not been reported.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Erbitux only on doctor's advice.

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


    Erbitux is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Erbitux Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Erbitux


    Taking Erbitux with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Erbitux


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Erbitux with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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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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