Comparing Cetuximab vs Methotrexate
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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. |
Methotrexate may be considered for the treatment of psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis if other treatments have failed. It may also be used in certain cancers. Side effects can be severe and... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.1
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6.7
For Rheumatoid Arthritis: I had taken MTX in past but it did not work out for me due to rash proplem caused by MTX so Doctor recommended Sulfasalazine and it worked out very good for about 4 years but the end of friendship came to us...Sulfasalazine was not effective anymore. I met a Doctor who practice natrual madicine also ER Dortor at the local hospital....He recommended 3 natrual Supplements for RA and pain( Turmeric, Wobenzym N, White Willow) and they are very effective (on me) and it is better than Chemical based medications. I have been off from those deadly medications for 5 months now. For Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have been on 15mg then 20mg for two years. Then developed constant explosive diarrhea, dizziness, and confusion. Judged to be allergic, and told to stop the medication immediately. The symptoms continue...how long before it gets better? I am not taking anything for RA right now after a week off methotrexate. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full cetuximab side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: increased liver enzymes. See the full methotrexate 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 |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Erbitux | Methotrexate LPF Sodium, Otrexup, Rasuvo, RediTrex, Trexall, Xatmep | ||||||||
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 |
12 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 X
Not for use in pregnancy
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 19 drugs are known to interact with cetuximab:
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A total of 589 drugs are known to interact with methotrexate:
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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. |
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First Approval Date |
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December 07, 1953 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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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
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For Head and Neck Cancer: Have been on cetuximab weekly for 15 months for head and neck (hnc), I.e. secondary tumour in pharagyal space. Tumour has shrunk and now stable with no metastasis elsewhere. Side effects of rash, nail infections, flaky skin, fatigue are bearable. My original mouth cancer surgery and radiotherapy has left me debilitated with no taste or smell, poor swallow and hence limited to a soft diet. Also my speech is poor. Quality of life has deteriorated. However cetuximab has kept me going and seems to have given me an extension of time.