How is Erbitux given?
Erbitux is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion pump, and can take up to 2 hours to complete. After your Erbitux infusion, your doctor will need to watch you for about an hour. This is to make sure you do not have any serious side effects from the medicine. If you are also being treated with radiation, you will receive Erbitux one week before your radiation treatment. To be sure this medication is helping your condition and not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. You may need to have blood tests for several weeks after your Erbitux treatment has ended.
