Review the side-effects of Cetuximab as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Rash, itching, nail changes, headache, diarrhea and infections.
Serious Effects - Heart arrest, kidney failure, blood clot in lungs and skin damage.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, fever, headache, infection and chills.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, nosebleed, diarrhea and indigestion.
Metabolic - Weight loss, dehydration, increase in liver enzyme levels.
Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx.
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Eye- Corneal ulcer.
Erbitux
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Rash, itching, nail changes, headache, diarrhea and infections.
Serious Effects - Heart arrest, kidney failure, blood clot in lungs and skin damage.
Body as a Whole - Weakness, fever, headache, infection and chills.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, nosebleed, diarrhea and indigestion.
Metabolic - Weight loss, dehydration, increase in liver enzyme levels.
Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx.
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Eye- Corneal ulcer.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Cetuximab
Cetuximab(Erbitux) generic is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for certain types of head, neck, and colorectal cancer. It works by blocking a certain growth factor.Trade Names for Cetuximab
International :
Erbitux
