Generic Name:
Cetuximab
Storage Condition:
Store in a refrigerator (2° - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Packing:
20 ml vial
Mfg / Mkd By:
Lupin Ltd
Doses:
Therapeutic Use:
Description:
Introduction
Lupitux Injection:
Lupitux
Injection 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.
Lupitux
Injection 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.
Uses
of Lupitux Injection:
- Head and neck cancer
- Cancer of colon and rectum
How
to consume Lupitux Injection:
It should only be administered by a trained doctor
or nurse. Do not self-administer the injection. Before giving the Lupitux 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.
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