Erbitux^®

Erbitux^® - The brand name for the generic drug cetuximab, Erbitux^® is a monoclonal antibody used to interfere with the growth of cancer cells. Erbitux^® is most often used in treating some colorectal cancers that have spread to other parts of the body, as well as some types of head and neck cancers.

Erbitux^®works by binding to, and blocking, a type of protein called the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), thus inhibiting tumor growth. Erbitux^® is administered intravenously. It can be used in combination with Camptosar^® (another chemotherapy drug) in treating tumors which have spread after being initially treated with Camptosar^®. Erbitux^® may also be used as a stand-alone chemotherapy treatment for patients who cannot tolerate Camptosar^®. In addition, Erbitux^® can be used in combination with radiation therapy for the treatment of a certain type of locally or regionally advanced head and neck cancer.

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