
Generic Name:
Cetuximab
Storage Condition:
Store in a refrigerator (2° - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Packing:
20 ml vial
Mfg / Mkd By:
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Doses:
Therapeutic Use:
Description:
Introduction
Cetuxa 100mg Injection:
Cetuxa 100mg Injection 20ml is an anticancer medication containing the
active ingredient Cetuximab which belongs to the class of medicine called
monoclonal antibody. It is used to treat metastatic cancer of the large
intestine alone or with a combination of their medicine. 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 a Cetuxa 100mg Injection 20ml if you are allergic to Cetuxa
100mg Injection 20ml or other medicine ingredients. This medicine is not
recommended for children and adolescents. Inform your doctor if you have heart,
kidney, or lung disorders. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to red meat
or 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 medicine as this
medication can cause life-threatening heart problems. Do not breastfeed or drive while taking the
Cetuxa 100mg Injection 20ml. discuss the effective contraception method, as
this medicine should not be used during pregnancy.
Uses of Cetuxa 100mg Injection:
·
Metastatic cancer colorectal cancer
·
Squamous cell cancer head and neck
How
to consume Cetuxa 100mg Injection:
A trained doctor or nurse should only administer it. Do not
self-administer the injection. Before giving the Cetuxa 100mg Injection 20ml,
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.
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