AMOUNT OF ERBITUX USED IN THE HOSPITAL “CIVICO - DI CRISTINA - BENFRATELLI”, PALERMO

Erbitux (Cetuximab) is indicated for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)- expressing, KRAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer and without KRAS mutations (wild type). Cetuximab is a chimeric monoclonal IgG1 antibody directed against the EGFR. It blocks binding of endogenous EGFR ligands resulting in inhibition of the function of the receptor and induces the internalization of EGFR, which can lead to down-regulation of EGFR. Erbitux may be administered via a gravity drip, an infusion pump or a syringe pump. The first administration should be administered in 120 minutes and subsequent over 60 minutes. Precautions:It is stored at a temperature between 2°C …