Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Erbitux Injection
Erbitux Injection
| Generic name | cetuximab |
|---|---|
| Drug class | EGFR inhibitor (epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor); monoclonal antibody |
| Forms | Solution for infusion (liquid), given intravenously, supplied in single-dose vials |
Erbitux is a cancer medicine given by IV infusion into a vein. It contains cetuximab, a lab-made antibody that attaches to a protein called EGFR found on the surface of some cancer cells, which helps slow or stop the cancer from growing and spreading.
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