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In Head and neck cancer Head and neck cancer includes cancer of the mouth, nose, sinuses or throat. Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion is used in the treatment of head and neck cancer and cancer of colon and rectum. It helps to mark the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system. Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, vomiting, and skin rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Inform your doctor if you experience sudden difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath, fever, or chills. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and electrolyte levels. It makes your skin more sun-sensitive, take precaution while stepping out.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Cetuximab (5mg/ml)
Head and neck cancer|Cancer of colon and rectum
Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to receptors on cancer cells. Thus it flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Nausea | Headache | Vomiting | Conjunctivitis | Skin rash | Diarrhea | Infusion reaction | Decreased magnesium level in blood | Increased liver enzymes
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Erbitux 5mg/ml Solution for Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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UNSAFE
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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Store below 30?C
bottle of 20 ml Solution for Infusion
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