Comparing Erbitux vs Vectibix
| Erbitux (cetuximab) | Vectibix (panitumumab) |
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| Erbitux (cetuximab) | Vectibix (panitumumab) |
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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. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Colorectal Cancer. Vectibix 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 Vectibix (panitumumab) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Vectibix has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Erbitux side effects |
View all Vectibix side effects |
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N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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213 hours |
261.6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with Erbitux:
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A total of 33 drugs are known to interact with Vectibix:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 12, 2004 |
September 27, 2006 |
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1 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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