Erbitux 100mg Vial Of 50ml Injection
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50ml Injection in Vial
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Erbitux 100 MG Description
Erbitux injection 50ml contains cetuximab. It is used to treat a certain type of cancer of the head and neck that has spread to nearby tissues or other body parts.
Product Summary
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Contains | Cetuximab(100.0 Mg) |
Uses | Metastatic cancer of the large intestine, certain type of cancer of the head and neck. |
Side effects | Weakness, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea |
Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
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Uses of Erbitux 100 MG
- Metastatic cancer of the large intestine
- Certain types of cancer of the head and neck(squamous cell cancer)
Contraindications of Erbitux 100 MG
- Allergy to the ingredients of Erbitux injection or cetuximab itself
- mutant RAS metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) or in patients with unknown status of RAS mCRC
Side effects of Erbitux 100 MG
- Weakness
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Hairloss
Precautions and Warnings of Erbitux 100 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I get an Erbitux injection during pregnancy?
A:
Erbitux injection is not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I get an Erbitux injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Erbitux injection is not recommended while breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have been given Erbitux injection?
A:
You may experience an inability to concentrate and may feel dizzy for a while after taking an Erbitux injection. Please avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you are free from these symptoms.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Erbitux injection?
A:
Consuming alcohol while on treatment with Erbitux injection may worsen some of the side effects of the injection, like drowsiness or headache. Please speak to your doctor if you have a habit of drinking alcohol.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You are allergic to the ingredients of Erbitux injection or cetuximab itself
- You have or ever had heart disease
Mode of Action of Erbitux 100 MG
How Does It Work?
Cetuximab binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), an antigen on the surface of certain cancer cells. As a result of this binding, the cancer cells can no longer grow and metastasize.
Directions for Use of Erbitux 100 MG
- Your doctor will decide the site of injection. The number of injections you will receive will depend on the treated condition and its severity. Your doctor will inject the appropriate dose to get effective relief of your symptoms. The medication has to be reconstituted and used immediately after preparation if it is clear....
Interactions of Erbitux 100 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- With concomitant use of cetuximab with platinum-based chemotherapy, the frequency of severe leukopenia or severe neutropenia may be increased, and thus may increase the chances of infections
- Concomitant use of cetuximab with fluoropyrimidines increases the risk of myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure as well as the hand-foot syndrome
- Concomitant use of cetuximab with capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX) the frequency of severe diarrhoea may be increased
Storage and disposal of Erbitux 100 MG
Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the label. Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not throw away the unused medicine in the household trash. Instead, please ask your pharmacist for safe disposal practices....
Dosage of Erbitux 100 MG
Overdose
The chances of overdose are very rare as this injection is generally given to you in a healthcare facility by a trained healthcare professional like a doctor or a nurse. However, if you have been given too many injections, please speak to your doctor immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you miss a dose of Erbitux injection, then please call your doctor immediately and schedule an appointment as soon as possible to compensate for the missed dose.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Erbitux injection be given to children?
A: Erbitux injection is not recommended below the age of 18 years.
Q: Does Erbitux injection affect human fertility?
A: Erbitux injection may reduce fertility in women. Please talk to your doctor before starting the medication if you are trying to get pregnant.
Q: Can Erbitux injection be given to older people?
A: Yes, Erbitux injection can be given to older people, provided closely monitored especially for population over 75 years.
References
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- Home - electronic medicines compendium (emc) [Internet]. Erbitux 5 mg/mL solution for infusion - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc); [cited 2022 Apr 10]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/317/smpc#CLINICAL_PRECAUTIONS
- MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine [Internet]. Cetuximab Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information; [cited 2022 Apr 10]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607041.html
- Erbitux 5 mg/mL solution for infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 27 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/317/pil
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ERBITUX
Expires on or After
01/03/2025
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