Erbitux Alternatives Compared
Erbitux | Nivolumab | Oxaliplatin |
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Erbitux (cetuximab) | Nivolumab | Oxaliplatin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer. Erbitux may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Esophageal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic, Non Small... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Colorectal Cancer. oxaliplatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Colorectal Cancer
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More about Erbitux (cetuximab) | More about Nivolumab | More about Oxaliplatin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Erbitux has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Nivolumab has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 125 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
Oxaliplatin has an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 60% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Erbitux side effects in more detail. |
See also: nivolumab side effects in more detail. |
See also: oxaliplatin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Erbitux prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all oxaliplatin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Opdivo | Eloxatin | ||||||||||||||||
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. | ||||||||||||||||||
213 hours |
640.8 hours |
391 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Erbitux:
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A total of 16 drugs are known to interact with nivolumab:
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A total of 609 drugs are known to interact with oxaliplatin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||
February 12, 2004 |
December 22, 2014 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||||||||||||||||||
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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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