Cetuximab Injection

What is Cetuximab Injection?

Cetuximab injection is used to treat a kind of head and neck cancer that has progressed to neighbouring tissues or other sections of the body. It is also used to treat a form of the colon (large intestine) or rectum cancer that has progressed to other parts of the body, either alone or in conjunction with other drugs. Cetuximab belongs to the monoclonal antibody class of drugs. It helps to slow down or prevent cancer cell proliferation.

How To Use It

• Cetuximab is a liquid solution that is infused (slowly administered) into a vein. A doctor or nurse administers cetuximab injection in a medical clinic or infusion centre.
• The initial dose of cetuximab will be given over a 2-hour period, and subsequent doses will be given over a 1-hour period. Cetuximab is normally administered every 1 to 2 weeks for as long as your doctor thinks you should be treated.
• If you have specific adverse effects, your doctor will need to reduce the speed of your infusion, reduce your dosage, delay or stop your therapy, or treat you with different medications. During your cetuximab therapy, be sure to let your doctor know how you're feeling.

How Does Cetuximab Injection Work?

Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that interacts with cancer cell receptors specifically. As a result, the cancer cells are marked for elimination by the immune system.

Precautions for Cetuximab

Before receiving treatment with cetuximab Injection,

• If you have an allergy to cetuximab, any other drugs or any of the chemicals in cetuximab injection, notify your doctor.
• Tell your doctor about any additional drugs, vitamins, nutritional supplements, or herbal products you're taking or planning to use.
• If you have or have ever had heart problems, notify your doctor.
• If you're expecting a child, inform your doctor. Before beginning therapy, you will need to take a pregnancy test. You should not become pregnant while taking a cetuximab injection and for at least 2 months after finishing your therapy.
• If you're breastfeeding, let your doctor know. Breastfeeding is not recommended during therapy and for two months following the last dose.
• During and for two months following your cetuximab injection therapy, wear protective clothes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to avoid unnecessary or extended exposure to sunlight.

Cetuximab Injection - Side Effects

• It is possible to experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, headache, stomachache, backache, fever, difficulty sleeping, weight loss, exhaustion, drowsiness, eye redness, dryness, and throat sores.
• This medicine may cause major negative effects on those who take it. You were provided with this prescription, however, because your doctor determined that the advantage to you exceeds the danger of side effects.
• It's possible that you'll have an acne-like rash. To reduce this potentially significant side effect, your doctor may delay or lower your cetuximab medication.
• If you experience any serious side effects, such as confusion, depression, swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs, dehydration, signs of kidney problems, reduced vision, dizziness, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, or severe muscle spasms, contact your doctor immediately.
• Contact your doctor if you have any other side effects not listed above.

FAQ for Cetuximab

• Is Cetuximab an anti-cancer drug?
• Yes, Cetuximab is a cytotoxic medicine used in the treatment of colon and rectum tumours, as well as head and neck cancers.

 

• Cetuximab injection is a cytotoxic, vesicant, or radiosensitizer.
• Although it is not a radiosensitizer, it is frequently used in conjunction with radiotherapy to treat malignancies. It isn't a vesicant at all.

 

• Cetuximab is given in a number of ways.
• Cetuximab is most commonly given intravenously, with or without radiation.

 

• Is it true that Cetuximab injection causes hair loss?
• Yes. Cetuximab is a chemotherapy drug that can result in hair loss. If you suffer such a side effect, please contact your doctor.

 

• What is the duration of the rash?
• The length of time a skin rash lasts is determined by its nature and severity. Please get medical advice from your doctor.

Cetuximab Injection Supplier

Healthiza is one of the leading Cetuximab Injection supplier and manufacturer, offering the best quality medicine globally through a validated cold chain secure shipment process. We use this process to manufacture, store and deliver medicines at a very specific temperature. Customers can avail of this premium quality pharma product at an affordable price from us.