Nimotuzumab Benefits & Uses

Nimotuzumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Nimotuzumab 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: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Given as continuous IV infusion with in 60 min in combination with radiation treatment
Geriatric	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: Given as continuous IV infusion with in 60 min in combination with radiation treatment
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Head and neck cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 6 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nimotuzumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Nimotuzumab safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Nimotuzumab for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Nimotuzumab safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Nimotuzumab for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Nimotuzumab on the Kidneys?

Nimotuzumab has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nimotuzumab on the Liver?

Nimotuzumab may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nimotuzumab on the Heart?

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

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

Nimotuzumab Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Nimotuzumab

Is this Nimotuzumab habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nimotuzumab.

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

Nimotuzumab will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

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

There is no benefit of taking Nimotuzumab for mental disorders.

No

Nimotuzumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nimotuzumab

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Nimotuzumab together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Nimotuzumab

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nimotuzumab.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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