ERBITUX(Cetuximabe 100Mg)

About ERBITUX(Cetuximabe 100Mg)

Cetuximab is a type of targeted cancer drug. It is also known as Erbitux. It is a treatment for bowel cancer that has spread (advanced bowel cancer) and head and neck cancers.

Depending on your cancer type, you might have cetuximab alongside other chemotherapy drugs or radiotherapy treatment. 

You pronounce cetuximab as se-tux-i-mab.

This cancer drug quickly destroys cancer cells.

It is a type of monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies (MABs) are made in the laboratory. They seek out cancer cells by targeting particular proteins on their cell surface.

Side effects can vary from person to person. They also depend on what other treatment you are having. 

Your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will go through the possible side effects. They will monitor you closely during treatment and check how you are at your appointments. Contact your advice line as soon as possible if:

• you have severe side effects 

• your side effects arent getting any better

• your side effects are getting worse