Cetuximab
- Generic Name
- Cetuximab
- Brand Names
- Erbitux
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
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- CAS Number
- 205923-56-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- PQX0D8J21J
- Background
Cetuximab is a recombinant chimeric human/mouse IgG1 monoclonal antibody that competitively binds to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and competitively inhibits the binding of epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGFR is a member of the ErbB family of receptor tyrosine kinases found in both normal and tumour cells; it is responsible for regulating epithelia...
- Indication
Cetuximab indicated for the treatment of locally or regionally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in combination with radiation therapy. It is indicated for treating a recurrent locoregional disease or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in combination with platinum-based therapy with fluorouracil. It is indicated for r...
- Associated Conditions
- Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinomas of the Head and Neck (SCCHN), Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (CRC), Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (HNSCC), Regionally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN)
- Associated Therapies
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