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Cetuximab

Anti-angiogenesis

MECHANISM OF ACTION

NAB against EGFR, decreasing cell growth, leading to apoptosis. Reduce TRPM6 expression

MECHANISM OF KIDNEY INJURY

Unclear

CLINICAL KIDNEY SYNDROME

Unclear
Extra-renal, GI, dermatological, and ILD

CARDIOVASCULAR ADVERSE EFFECTS

n/a

LYTE ABNORMALITIES

Hypomagnesemia, decreases apical TRPM6 expression in DCT, leading to Mag wasting

RISK FACTORS

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Consider SGLT2i, possible increases expression of TRPM6

SUGGESTIONS 

NOTES/COMMENTS

eGFR < 60 ml/min, no dose adjustment

PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular Weight

152

Volume of Distribution

2-3L

Plasma Protein Binding

Metabolism

Bioavailability

Half-life elimination

112 hours

Time to peak

Excretion

Dialyzable?

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PATHOLOGY SLIDES:

ENTRY UPDATES:

Raad Chowdhury

United States

Sep 25, 2022

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