Vectibix TM
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Active ingredients: panitumumab
Brand name
(ARTG)
: VECTIBIX panitumumab 400mg/20mL concentrated injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Vectibix is indicated for the treatment of patients with wild-type RAS metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) (see PRECAUTIONS Laboratory tests): - as first line therapy in combination with FOLFOX. Efficacy may be influenced by patient performance status (see CLINICAL TRIALS; PRECAUTIONS). - as second line therapy in combination with FOLFIRI for patients who have received first-line fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy (excluding irinotecan). Efficacy may be influenced by patient performance status (see CLINICAL TRIALS). - as monotherapy in patients after the failure of standard chemotherapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- Colourless liquid; may contain translucent to white amorphous proteinaceous particles.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 20mL vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient panitumumab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
