Active Ingredient Cetuximab
Active Ingredient Details
What is Cetuximab?
A chimeric monoclonal antibody that functions as an ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT through its binding to the EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR, where it prevents the binding and signaling action of cell growth and survival factors.
What is the usage for Cetuximab?
Cetuximab is used to treat a certain type of cancer of the colon (large intestine) or rectum. This medication is also used to treat head and neck cancer. Cetuximab works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR) in some tumors. Cetuximab is a man-made protein (monoclonal antibody).
How many products in the NDC database contain Cetuximab?
The NDC database has 3 products with the active ingredient Cetuximab. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Cetuximab
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66733-948 | Proprietary Name: Erbitux | Cetuximab | Solution | Intravenous | Imclone Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 66733-958 | Proprietary Name: Erbitux | Cetuximab | Solution | Intravenous | Imclone Llc | ACTIVE | |
| 73424-0561 | Proprietary Name: | Cetuximab | Liquid | Imclone Systems Llc | ACTIVE |