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Total Cetuximab reports: 891.Cetuximab FDA safety alerts: 2005 .
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Reported Cetuximab Side Effects: dehydration, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, neutropenia, fatigue, pyrexia, febrile neutropenia, hypotension, malignant neoplasm progression, anaemia.
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Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5214073-XConsumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 17, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina pectoris, coronary artery stenosis, infarction, myocardial ischaemia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DOCETAXEL, ALOXI, DECADRON, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5214075-3
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, hypotension, neutropenia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5214076-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 63 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diverticulitis. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5214941-9
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2007. Female patient, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood creatinine increased. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, OXALIPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5215962-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression, nausea, vomiting. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TAXOL, PERCOCET, DEMEROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 09/15/2006.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5215997-X
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 18, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, febrile neutropenia, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, heart rate increased, heart rate irregular, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, hyponatraemia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TAXOTERE, DURAGESIC, OXYCODONE, MAXIPIME, VANCOMYCIN, PROTONIX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5217090-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 18, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, metastasis, sepsis. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TAXOTERE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5217093-4
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Jan 12, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, hiatus hernia, asthma, hypertension and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diplopia, dizziness, dysarthria, dyspnoea, facial paresis, hemiparesis, hypokalaemia, infusion site pain, muscular weakness. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, CAPECITABINE, OMEPRAZOLE, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, VENTOLIN, BENDROFLUAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5218899-8
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: venous thrombosis. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, FOLIC ACID, FLUOROURACIL. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5218901-3
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 18, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, hypertension, back pain, nausea and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, nausea, urinary tract infection, vomiting. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DOCETAXEL, ATENOLOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, MOBIC, DARVOCET, ACETAMINOPHEN, KYTRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5218902-5
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 18, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, thrombocytopenia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, GEMCITABINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5219098-6
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, weight decreased. CETUXIMAB dosage: 495 MG/IV WEEKLY. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5219100-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, weighting 128.5 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, fatigue. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5219250-X
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5220826-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5221172-5
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 23, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, rash, dyspepsia, gout, insomnia, anxiety and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, lung infiltration, pyrexia, respiratory failure. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXEL, GEMCITABINE, MINOCYCLINE, OMEPRAZOLE, ALLOPURINOL, AMBIEN CR, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/22/2006.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5221629-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, weighting 148.9 lb, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression. CETUXIMAB dosage: 400 MG/M2 WEEKLY IV. Patient died on 01/12/2007.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5221661-3
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, mucosal inflammation, orthostatic hypertension, septic shock, vomiting. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TAXOTERE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/23/2005.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5223949-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, weight decreased. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5224063-9
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with biliary cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, dyspnoea, fatigue, haemoglobin decreased, headache, hypoalbuminaemia, malignant neoplasm progression. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM, DRAMAMINE, NIFEDIPINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, TOPROL, LIPITOR, FLOMAX, REQUIP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/12/2007.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5225737-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 123.7 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain, anorexia, asthenia, fatigue, haematocrit decreased, haemorrhage, melaena, nausea. CETUXIMAB dosage: 405 MG IV WEEKLY. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5226225-3
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: oral pain, stomatitis. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5226389-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 30, 2007. Male patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest, malignant neoplasm progression. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TAXOL, PREDNISONE, LOVENOX, OXYGEN. Patient died on 08/03/2006.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5226939-5
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with tonsil cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, oesophageal stenosis, pharyngeal oedema. CETUXIMAB dosage: 375MG Q WEEK IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5226996-6
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, dyspnoea, pulmonary embolism. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, FLUOROURACIL, CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5227031-6
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: caecitis, diarrhoea, infection, malignant neoplasm progression, no therapeutic response. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, OXALIPLATIN, PROTONIX, DARVOCET, LANTUS, NOVOLOG, VIOKASE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5227163-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, weight decreased. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5227613-1
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, rash, dyspepsia, gout, insomnia, anxiety and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, deep vein thrombosis, lung infiltration, pneumothorax, pyrexia, respiratory failure. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOCETAXEL, GEMCITABINE, MINOCYCLINE, OMEPRAZOLE, ALLOPURINOL, AMBIEN CR, LORAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/22/2006.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5228441-3
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: venous thrombosis. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, FLUOROURACIL. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5228443-7
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bacteraemia, dehydration, hyponatraemia, thrombocytopenia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DOCETAXEL, OXYCONTIN, MARINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5228444-9
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased, hypotension, pyrexia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, FLUOROURACIL, FUROSEMIDE, SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, DIGOXIN, WARFARIN, TELMISARTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5228447-4
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, hypotension, neutropenia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5228477-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, cardiac arrest, depression, fatigue, hypernatraemia, hypotension. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, PACLITAXEL, BEVACIZUMAB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 01/30/2007.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5230845-X
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 114.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, fatigue, nausea, pain, pleural effusion, pneumonia, vomiting. CETUXIMAB dosage: 596MG (LOADING DOSE) SINGLE DOSE IV. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5231271-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 90.00 lb, was diagnosed with neoplasm malignant and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, hypoxia, lung infection, lung infiltration, lymphadenopathy, metastases to lung. CETUXIMAB dosage: 337.5MG WEEKLY, IV. During the same period patient was treated with PACLITAXEL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5231337-4
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, VINORELBINE. Patient died on 01/20/2006.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5232458-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lobar pneumonia, myocardial infarction. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, TAXOL, DARVOCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5232642-8
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IRINOTECAN, LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM, FLUOROURACIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5232783-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Feb 01, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infarction, myocardial ischaemia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DOCETAXEL, ALOXI, DECADRON, NEXIUM. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5233804-6
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 02, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, dyspnoea, hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia, hyponatraemia, hypotension, neutropenia, septic shock, skin lesion. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5234392-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with pancreatic carcinoma and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pyrexia, sinusitis. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GEMCITABINE, OXAPLIPLATIN, NEXIUM, DARVOCET, METOCLOPRAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5234416-0
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Female patient, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with tonsil cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catheter related infection, dysphagia, oesophageal stenosis, swelling. CETUXIMAB dosage: 375MG Q WEEK IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5234635-3
Health Professional from GERMANY reported CETUXIMAB problem on Jan 25, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebral infarction, decreased immune responsiveness, endocarditis staphylococcal, hemiparesis, personality change. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, CAPECITABINE, MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5235433-7
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bacteraemia, dehydration, hyponatraemia, thrombocytopenia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DOCETAXEL, OXYCONTIN, MARINOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5235436-2
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Feb 08, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with colon cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure decreased, chest discomfort, dyspepsia, flushing, heart rate decreased, heart rate increased, pruritus. CETUXIMAB dosage: 812 MG ONCE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5235453-2
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from GERMANY on Feb 02, 2007. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenia, pulmonary embolism. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CISPLATIN, VINORELBINE, LEVOFLOXACIN, PREDNISOLONE, CORSODYL, MYCOSTATIN, CHLORIDE, ZOFRAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/28/2005.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5236103-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Feb 06, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 167.6 lb, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastatic, vomiting, rash, diarrhoea and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal discomfort, diarrhoea, flatulence, nausea, pyrexia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXALIPLATIN, XELODA, ASPIRIN, SELENIUM SULFIDE, COMPAZINE, CLEOCIN GEL, IMODIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5236175-4
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 05, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic, non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBOPLATIN, DOCETAXEL, OXYGEN, ALBUTEROL, BUMEX, POTASSIUM ACETATE, CENTRUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5236911-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported CETUXIMAB problem on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 47 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: catheter site infection, dysphagia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Cetuximab Side Effects Report #5236951-8
CETUXIMAB problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with lung cancer metastatic and was treated with CETUXIMAB. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, hypotension, neutropenia. CETUXIMAB dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOL, CARBOPLATIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Cetuximab Injection
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a607041.html
(se tux' i mab)IMPORTANT WARNING:
| Cetuximab may cause severe or life-threatening reactions while you receive the medication. These reactions are more common with the first dose of cetuximab, but may occur at any time during treatment. Your doctor will watch you carefully while you receive each dose of cetuximab and for at least one hour afterwards. Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms during or after your infusion: shortness of breath, wheezing or noisy breathing, hoarseness, hives, fainting, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, or chest pain or pressure. If you experience a severe reaction, your doctor will stop your infusion and treat the symptoms of the reaction. You will not be able to receive treatment with cetuximab in the future. People with a head and neck cancer who are treated with radiation therapy and cetuximab may have an increased risk of cardiopulmonary arrest (condition in which the heart stops beating and breathing stops) and/or sudden death during or after their treatment. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had coronary artery disease (condition that occurs when the blood vessels of the heart are narrowed by fat or cholesterol deposits); angina (chest pain or pressure); a heart attack; congestive heart failure; irregular heartbeat; other heart disease; or lower than normal levels of magnesium, potassium, or calcium in your blood.Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain tests during and after your treatment to check your body's response to cetuximab.Talk to your doctor about the risks of using cetuximab. |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Cetuximab is used with or without radiation therapy to treat a certain type of cancer of the head and neck. Cetuximab is also used alone or in combination with another medication to treat a certain type of cancer of the colon (large intestine) or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. Cetuximab has been shown to slow the growth of tumors in people who have cancer of the colon or rectum. However, it has not been shown to help people who have cancer of the colon or rectum feel better or live longer. Cetuximab is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.
How should this medicine be used?
Cetuximab comes as a solution (liquid) to be infused (injected slowly) into a vein. Cetuximab is given by a doctor or nurse in a medical office or infusion center. It is usually given once a week.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before receiving treatment with cetuximab,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to cetuximab, any medications that are made from murine (mouse) proteins, or any other medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't know whether a medication that you are allergic to is made from murine proteins.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention if you are receiving treatment with cisplatin (Platinol). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had lung disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy during your treatment with cetuximab. If you become pregnant while using cetuximab, call your doctor.
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You should not breastfeed during your treatment with cetuximab or for 60 days after you stop using the medication.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Cetuximab may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you miss an appointment to receive a dose of cetuximab, call your doctor right away.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Cetuximab may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- acne-like rash
- dry or cracking skin
- swelling or pain in the fingernails or toenails
- red, watery, or itchy eye(s)
- red or swollen eyelid(s)
- pain or burning sensation in eye(s)
- sensitivity of eyes to light
- hair loss
- dry mouth
- chapped lips
- mouth sores
- difficulty swallowing
- headache
- tiredness
- weakness
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- depression
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- stomach pain
- heartburn
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- pain, especially in the back
- pain, redness, or swelling at injection spot
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- fast heartbeat
- coughing up blood or dry cough
- shortness of breath or unusual tiredness during exercise
- fainting
- decreased urination
- muscle cramps
- shaking of the hands that you cannot control
- sudden tightening of the hands or feet
- twitching of the body that you cannot control
- sore throat, fever, chills, and other signs of infection
- diarrhea
- confusion
- itching
- hives
- red, swollen, or infected skin
Cetuximab may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about your treatment with cetuximab.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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