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Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

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Antineoplastic agents

Erbitux

(cetuximab)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

Merck Europe B.V.

About this medicine

Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer: in combination with irinotecan-based chemotherapy; in first-line in combination with FOLFOX; as a single agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based therapy and who are intolerant to irinotecan. For details, see section 5.1. Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck: in combination with radiation therapy for locally advanced disease; in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for recurrent and/or metastatic disease.

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

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Key Information

Salt / Composition

cetuximab

Category

Antineoplastic agents

Manufacturer

Merck Europe B.V.

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