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In combination with Folinic acid/5-FU/Irinotecan for the 1st-line treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, KRAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer. In combination with radiation therapy for the treatment of locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head & neck (oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx). In combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for recurrent &/or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head & neck. |
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Prior to infusion, patients must receive premedication with an antihistamine & a corticosteroid. Initial dose: 400 mg/m2 once weekly with infusion period of 120 mins. Subsequent doses: 250 mg/m2 once weekly with infusion period of 60 mins. Max infusion rate must not exceed 10 mg/min. Colorectal cancer Same dose of irinotecan is administered in the last cycles of the prior irinotecan-containing regimen. Irinotecan must not be administered earlier than 1 hr after the end of Erbitux infusion. Squamous cell cancer of the head & neck Locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head & neck: Start Erbitux therapy 1 week before radiation therapy & to continue until the end of the radiation therapy period. Recurrent &/or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head & neck: Used in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy followed by Erbitux as maintenance therapy until disease progression. Chemotherapy must not be administered earlier than 1 hr after the end of the Erbitux infusion. |
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View Erbitux[ –±ØµÃÊæ] overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose. |
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Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. |
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Known severe (grade 3 or 4; NCI-CTC) hypersensitivity reactions to cetuximab. |
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Monitor for infusion-related reactions. Patient with reduced performance status & pre-existing cardiopulmonary disease. Discontinue if interstitial lung disease is diagnosed. Interrupt treatment in case of severe skin reactions (grade 3; NCI-CTC). Monitor serum electrolyte levels. Combination with platinum-based chemotherapy increases risk of severe neutropenia which may lead to infectious complications eg febrile neutropenia, pneumonia or sepsis. Should not be used in treatment fo colorectal cancer patients whose tumours have KRAS mutations or for whom KRAS tumour status is not unknown. Pregnancy & lactation. |
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Mild or moderate infusion-related reactions eg fever, chills, dizziness or dyspnea; mild to moderate mucositis, increase in liver enzyme levels; skin reactions mainly as acne-like rash; headache; conjunctivitis; diarrhea, nausea, vomiting; dehydration, hypocalcemia, anorexia; fatigue.
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View Erbitux[ –±ØµÃÊæ] storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life. |
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View Erbitux[ –±ØµÃÊæ] description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components). |
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View Erbitux[ –±ØµÃÊæ] mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details. |
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Erbitux 5 mg/1 mL x 20 mL |
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