Comparing Cetuximab vs Erbitux
Cetuximab |
Erbituxcetuximab |
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Prescribed for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer. May also be prescribed off label for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer. |
Prescribed for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer. Erbitux may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Choose a suggestion belowColorectal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.9
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6.9
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full cetuximab side effects document. |
See the full Erbitux side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Erbitux |
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Half LifeThe 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 |
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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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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 20 drugs are known to interact with Erbitux:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
February 12, 2004 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Colorectal Cancer I have Stage 4 colorectal cancer with mets to liver. After 2 years of chemo it wasn't really working any more so they started me on Erbitux. Side effects are mostly cosmetic - severe acne rash/redness on face and milder spotting on chest and back, extremely dry flaky skin. I did have a badly infected foot for a few weeks - eventually found right antibiotic (cephalexin). However CT scan after 8 weeks use showed 20 - 30% reduction in tumors! So for me it is worth the skin hassles.