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People who have advanced colorectal carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma affecting the head and neck may be given Erbitux® (cetuximab) as part of their treatment plan. The dose your healthcare provider recommends will depend on various factors, including how you respond to it and the condition that is being treated. These factors can also affect how long treatment lasts. Erbitux is administered as a weekly injection.
(Click Erbitux to learn more, including how this medicine works, possible side effects, and possible drug interactions. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD