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Regimen Information

For Erbitux + radiation, including Side Effects

Erbitux + radiation

Drugs in this Regimen:

For the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

How Erbitux + radiation chemotherapy is given and possible side effects.

Erbitux + radiation for the treatment of Head and Neck Cancer




Erbitix (cetuximab) is a recombinant, chimeric monoclonal antibody directed against the epidermal growth factor (EGFR) with antineoplastic activity and used in head and neck cancer with radiation.

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF ERBITUX + RADIATION

  • Mouth Sores

  • Radiation Skin Reactions

  • Alopecia or Hair Loss

Treatment Overview

This chemotherapy regimen is commonly used to treat:

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