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Erbitux(cetuximab)

Head and Neck Neoplasms;Colorectal Neoplasms

Marketing Authorisation Holder: Merck Europe B.V.

EMA Authorisation: 29/06/2004

INN: cetuximab

Indication

Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, RAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer: in combination with irinotecan-based chemotherapy; in first-line in combination with FOLFOX; as a single agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based therapy and who are intolerant to irinotecan. For details, see section 5.1. Erbitux is indicated for the treatment of patients with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck: in combination with radiation therapy for locally advanced disease; in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for recurrent and/or metastatic disease.

Official EMA Resources

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