Panitumumab FAQ
What is Panitumumab?
It's a chemotherapy drug used to treat advanced cases of bowel-related cancers.
Panitumumab (MOA) Mechanism of Action
It works by binding to the extracellular domain of the EGFR stopping its activation. This helps in stopping the cascade of intracellular signals dependent on this receptor.
Panitumumab Dosage
The recommended dose is 6 mg/kg given intravenously over 1 hour, every two weeks.
Cost / Price of Panitumumab
A supply of 5 milliliters costs about $1,525, without health insurance.
Panitumumab Generic
It's the generic name for Vectibix.
Panitumumab Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- low potassium
- weakness
- tired feeling
- acne
- dry skin
- rash
- itching
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- diarrhea
- swelling or irritation around fingernails or toenails
- ulcers or blisters in the mouth
- red or swollen gums
- trouble swallowing
Panitumumab Survival Rate
The median overall survival was 41.3 months.
