Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
PANITUMUMAB is a Schedule H drug.Panitumumab is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Panitumumab is used to treat a certain type of metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed after treatment with other chemotherapy. Panitumumab is used only if your tumor is a wild-type RAS tumor, for which your doctor will test.
Usage
PANITUMUMAB is generally used to treat: Colorectal CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withSymptoms of Overdosage
PANITUMUMAB over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
PANITUMUMAB : Anxiety, Chest Pain, Confusion, Constipation, Cough, Loose Motion, Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Fever, Increased Thirst, Nausea, VomitSerious Side-Effects
PANITUMUMAB : Ankles Swelling, Weakness (generalized), Irregular Heartbeat, Mouth Soreness, Eyes Itching, Eyes Redness, Eyes Watery Eyes, Dizziness, Fainting, Decreased UrinationRare Side-Effects
PANITUMUMAB : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
PANITUMUMAB can interfere with: Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia, Magnesium Deficiency, Dermatitis, Fever, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
PANITUMUMAB is categorized as: EGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
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