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Erbitux

  • Generic Name: cetuximab
  • Brand Name: Erbitux
  • Drug Class: Antineoplastics EGFR Inhibitors, Antineoplastics Monoclonal Antibody
Reviewed by Medsayfa.com Last updated July 30, 2023

Patient Information

Infusion Reactions

Advise patients that the risk of serious infusion reactions may be increased in patients who have had a tick bite or red meat allergy. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider and to report signs and symptoms of infusion reactions, including late onset infusion reactions, such as fever, chills, or breathing problems [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Advise patients of the risk of cardiopulmonary arrest or sudden death and to report any history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or arrhythmias [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Pulmonary Toxicity

Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider immediately for new or worsening cough, chest pain, or shortness of breath [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Dermatologic Toxicities

Advise patients to limit sun exposure during ERBITUX treatment and for 2 months after the last dose of ERBITUX. Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider of any sign of acne-like rash, (which can include itchy, dry, scaly, or cracking skin and inflammation, infection or swelling at the base of the nails or loss of the nails), conjunctivitis, blepharitis, or decreased vision [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Advise female patients of reproductive potential of the potential risk to a fetus and to use effective contraception during ERBITUX treatment and for 2 months after the last dose of ERBITUX. Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSUse In Specific Populations].

Lactation

Advise patients not to breastfeed during ERBITUX treatment and for 2 months after the last dose of ERBITUX [see Use In Specific Populations].

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