What is Vectibix: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Vectibix

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine needs to be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least an hour.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine needs to be given slowly, so the needle will have to remain in place for at least an hour.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Vectibix

Vectibix contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to panitumumab, or if you are pregnant.

Vectibix warnings

• Avoid overexposing your skin to sunlight. Always use sunscreen or sun blocking lotions and wear protective clothing and hats while you are receiving this medicine and for 2 months after the last dose.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Severe skin rash or infections, which could be life-threateningInfusion reactionsKidney problemsLung problems, including pulmonary fibrosis or interstitial lung diseaseEye or vision problems

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 2 months after the last dose.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, or a history of lung or breathing problems.

• Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 2 months after the last dose.

• Fever, chills, trouble breathing, chest tightness, faintness

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Severe diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting

• Unusual tiredness or weakness, muscle cramps, confusion

Vectibix interactions

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine can cause serious skin reactions, and sunlight can make this worse. Take precautions while you are receiving this medicine and for 2 months after the last dose. Wear hats and use sunscreen when you are outside. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Infusion reactionsLung problems

• Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Men and women should use an effective form of birth control for 6 months after treatment ends.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or lung problems.