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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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Precautions and Warnings

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

Can I get an Erbitux injection during pregnancy?

Erbitux injection is not recommended during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I get an Erbitux injection while breastfeeding?

Erbitux injection is not recommended while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have been given Erbitux injection?

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

Can I consume alcohol with Erbitux injection?

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 effe...
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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...

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 give...

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.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Sweta Athawale

MBBS

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.

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ERBITUX

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17/02/2025

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