Cetuximab FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Cetuximab?
It's an injection used to treat cancers such as of the colon, rectum, head, and neck.
What's Cetuximab (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by blocking the function of a protein called epidermal growth factor, which stops the cell from continuing the pathway which promotes cell division and growth; this stops cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Cetuximab Dosage
Its recommended dose is 400 mg/m2 by infusion, then 250 m/m2 weekly.
Cost / Price of Cetuximab
It costs about $762 for a supply of 50 milliliters, without health insurance.
Cetuximab Generic
It's the generic name for Erbitux.
Cetuximab Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- diarrhea
- headache
- stomach pain
- backache
- fever or chills
- trouble sleeping
- weight loss
- fatigue
- drowsiness
- eye redness/itching
- nail changes
- dry skin
- mouth/throat sores
Cetuximab Survival Rate
In a study, the cetuximab group saw 50% at 6.1 months and 21% at 12 months.
