Erbitux 500 injection

Product Description

Erbitux 500mgInfusion is used in the treatment of head and neck cancer and cancer ofcolon and rectum. Erbitux 500mg Infusionhelps to mark the cancer cells for destruction by the bodys immune system.

Erbitux 500mg Infusion is given asan injection under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what doseis necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what youare being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take itexactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking toomuch can cause very serious side effects. Do not stop taking it unless yourdoctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache,vomiting, and skin rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctorknow. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Inform your doctor ifyou experience sudden difficulty breathing, shortness of breath,andfever, chills. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells alongwith heart, liver and electrolyte levels. Erbitux500mg Infusion makes your skin more sun sensitive, take precaution whilestepping out.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease or kidney problemsor are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines canaffect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know allmedications you are using. Erbitux 500mgInfusion is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Theuse of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment isimportant to avoid pregnancy.

USES OF ERBITUX INFUSION

Head and neck cancer

Cancer of colon and rectum