Panitumumab

Panitumumab is used to treat cancer of colon and rectum. It helps to mark the cancer cells for destruction by the body's immune system. Panitumumab is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of 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. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, decreased magnesium level in blood, and insomnia. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It makes you more sensitive towards sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while using this medicine. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. Panitumumab 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.

• Cancer of colon and rectum

Panitumumab 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

If you miss a dose of Panitumumab, please consult your doctor.

Common: • Nausea • Vomiting • Decreased magnesium level in blood • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) • Diarrhea • Cough • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) • Abdominal pain • Constipation • Decreased potassium level in blood

[UNSAFE] Panitumumab may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. If patients experience treatment-related symptoms affecting their vision and/or ability to concentrate and react, it is recommended that they do not drive or use machines until the effect subsides.

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Panitumumab.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Panitumumab 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.

[UNSAFE] Panitumumab is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Panitumumab is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Panitumumab may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Panitumumab is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Panitumumab may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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