Manufacturer: Biocon
Salt Composition : Nimotuzumab(50mg)
Biomab Egfr Injection 10ml is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Biomab Egfr Injection 10ml is a monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to receptors on cancer cells. Thus it flags the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system.
Nimotuzumab binds with optimal affinity and high specificity to the extracellular region of EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor). This results in a blockade of ligand binding and receptor activation. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a key target in the development of cancer therapeutics.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Biomab Egfr
Weakness
Vomiting
Dizziness
Blood in urine
Diarrhea
The drug is contraindicated if the patient is allergic to drug, or during pregnancy and breastfeeding in women.
Biomab Egfr Injection 10ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biomab Egfr Injection 10ml. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Biomab Egfr Injection 10ml during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Nimotuzumab for Patients With Inoperable Cancer of the Head and Neck. EGFR activation induces cell proliferation, neoformation of blood vessels, survival, and metastasis of the cancer cells.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Biomab Egfr Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Biomab Egfr Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:
EGFR inhibitors
Gemcitabine
Irinotecan
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Biomab Egfr Injection 10ml, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Biomab Egfr Injection 10ml is given as in injection or infusion under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count (CBC), electrolyte levels. liver and kidney function.
It is advisable to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you experience chills, fever, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing during the treatment.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
