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Introduction to Erbitux 100mg Injection
Erbitux 100mg Injection is an anticancer medication containing the active ingredient Cetuximab, which is a monoclonal antibody. It is used to treat metastatic cancer of the large intestine, either alone or in combination with other medications. Additionally, it is prescribed for certain types of squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. Cancer occurs when cells multiply uncontrollably and abnormally.
Do not use Erbitux 100mg Injection if you are allergic to Cetuximab or any other ingredients in this medication. This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents. Inform your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, or lung conditions. Also, notify your doctor if you are allergic to red meat, have had a tick bite, or test positive for antibodies, as this may cause a severe allergic reaction. Please consult your doctor if you experience eye problems such as blurred vision, redness, severe dry eyes, or eye pain.
Uses of Erbitux 100mg Injection
- Metastatic cancer colorectal cancer
- Squamous cell cancer head and neck
Therapeutic Effects of Erbitux 100mg Injection
Erbitux 100mg Injection 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.
Interaction of Erbitux 100mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking medicines for blood pressure or other heart conditions. Certain medications may interact with Erbitux 100mg Injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Erbitux 100mg Injection
- Do not freeze
- keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
- If you have missed any dosing appointments, inform your doctor and schedule immediately.
How to consume Erbitux 100mg Injection
A trained doctor or nurse should only administer it. 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 Advices
Pregnancy
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.
Breast Feeding
It is unsafe to take if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breast milk. You need to tell your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Lungs
can cause interstitial lung disease (ILD). So, inform your physician about any underlying lung disorders before taking, as this medication should be used with caution in lung disease patients. Consult your physician before taking this medicine.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Injection as this medication should be used with caution in liver disease patients. Consult your physician before taking this medicine.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Injection Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is unsafe to drive while taking Injection because this medicine might cause dizziness and tiredness, so avoid driving and operating machinery during this treatment.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- 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
Common
- Diarrhea, constipation
- Weight loss, poor appetite
- Nausea, vomiting
- Excessive growth of hair in skin
- Low blood counts
- Difficulty breathing, cough
- Liver problems
- Infection
- Headache
- Weakness
- Skin rash
Word of Advice
Before starting the treatment with metastatic cancer, your doctor will take a test of your cells to detect whether your blood contains the normal or mutant form of RAS. If they contain, then must not receive in combination with other anticancer treatments containing Oxaliplatin. It is not advised to use in children and adolescents. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any cardiopulmonary-related symptoms. Do not freeze the medicine.
FAQs
Q 1. Does Erbitux 100mg Injection cure cancer?
Erbitux 100mg Injection is not a cure for cancer. Instead, it can help to slow down or restrict the growth and spread of cancer cells, which improves the quality of life of patients with certain types of cancer.
Q 2. How is Erbitux 100mg Injection different from other cancer drugs?
Erbitux 100mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody drug that targets a specific protein in cancer cells, while other cancer drugs may work differently.
Q 3. How often do patients need to receive Erbitux 100mg Injection treatments?
The frequency of Erbitux 100mg Injection treatments can vary depending on the type and stage of the cancer being treated, as well as other factors such as the patient’s overall health.
Fact Box
Molecule name: Cetuximab
Pharmacological class: Monoclonal antibody
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
Indications:
1. Metastatic cancer colorectal cancer
2. Squamous cell cancer head and neck
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