Cetuximab Alternatives Compared
| Cetuximab | Nivolumab | Erbitux |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer. May also be prescribed off label for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Esophageal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic, Non-Small... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer. Erbitux may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Colorectal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
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| More about Cetuximab | More about Nivolumab | More about Erbitux (cetuximab) | ||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Cetuximab has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Nivolumab has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 100 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
Erbitux has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | ||||||||||
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See also: cetuximab side effects in more detail. |
See also: nivolumab side effects in more detail. |
See also: Erbitux side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Erbitux prices |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||
| Erbitux | Opdivo |
N/A |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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213 hours |
640.8 hours |
213 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with cetuximab:
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A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with nivolumab:
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A total of 20 drugs are known to interact with Erbitux:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||
| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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N/A |
December 22, 2014 |
February 12, 2004 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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