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Erbitux 100mg Injection
Manufacturer/Marketed By : MERCK LTD
$212.14 $180.33
Erbitux 100mg injection is an anticancer medication containing the active ingredient Cetuximab which belongs to the class of medicine called a monoclonal antibody. It is used to treat metastatic cancer...
CETUXIMAB
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Erbitux 100mg Injection
$212.14
$180.33
Erbitux 100mg injection is an anticancer medication containing the active ingredient Cetuximab which belongs to the class of medicine called a monoclonal antibody. It is used to treat metastatic cancer of the large intestine either used alone or with a combination of their medicine. Additionally, it is also used to treat certain types of squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. Cancer is a condition in which cells multiply uncontrolled and abnormally. Do not take an Erbitux 100mg injection if you are allergic to Cetuximab or any other ingredients of this medicine. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents. Inform your doctor if you had or have any heart, kidney, or lung disorders. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to red meat, tick bite or positive for antibodies; it makes a severe allergic reaction. Please tell your doctor if you have eye problems like blurred vision, red or severe dry eyes, or eye pain. Your doctor will take a blood test to monitor your WBC count; because there is a chance of reducing WBC counts while taking this medicine with a combination of anticancer medicine (platinum-based therapy). Inform your doctor if you take Fluropyrimidine as an anticancer combination, as this medication can cause life-threatening heart problems. Do not breastfeed or drive while taking the Erbitux 100mg injection. Discuss the effective contraception method as this medicine should not be used during pregnancy.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Uses
• Metastatic colorectal cancer
• Squamous cell cancer head and neck
Benefits
Cetuximab in Erbitux 100mg/20ml inj binds to the protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EFGR). As a result of this binding, cancer cells no longer receive the signal that the cells need for growth and development. Thus, this medication prevents cancer cells from growing.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Most Common Side Effects
• Diarrhea, constipation
• Weight loss, poor appetite
• Nausea, vomiting
• Excessive growth of hair in the skin
• Low blood counts
• Difficulty breathing, cough
• Liver problems
• Infection
• Headache
• Weakness
• Skin rash
Common Side Effects
• Infusion reactions (swelling of face, eyes, mouth, throat, or lips, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain, fainting, or fever)
• Heart problems
• Blistering or peeling of skin
• Vision problems
How To Use
It should only be administered by a trained doctor or nurse. Do not self-administer the injection. Before giving the Erbitux 100mg injection, you will be given other antiallergic medicine (pre-medication) to reduce the possible side effects. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of your treatment based on the disease severity and other factors. It will be given as an intravenous infusion, and you will be monitored carefully for any unwanted side effects.
Safety Advice
• Breast Feeding: It is unsafe to take an Erbitux 100mg injection if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breast milk. You need to tell your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
• Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking an Erbitux 100mg injection is safe. Please speak with your physician.
• Liver: Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Erbitux 100mg injection, as this medication should be used with caution in liver disease patients. Consult your physician before taking this medicine.
• Lungs: Erbitux 100mg injection can cause interstitial lung disease (ILD). So, inform your physician about any underlying lung disorders before consuming, as this medication should be used cautiously in lung disease patients. Consult your physician before taking this medicine.
• Driving: Driving while taking the Erbitux 100mg injection is unsafe because this medicine might cause dizziness and tiredness, so avoid driving and operating machinery during this treatment.
• Pregnancy: Erbitux 100mg injection may cause harm to the unborn baby when administered to a pregnant woman. You need to tell your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine.
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