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Necitumumab

Monoclonal Antibody · Antineoplastic

Monoclonal AntibodyAntineoplastic
CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactions
  • ThalidomideSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Necitumumab is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody that binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It inhibits downstream EGFR signaling and enhances the response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Indications

Locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor expressing squamous non-small-cell lung cancer, in patients who have not received previous chemotherapy (in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin) (specialist use only)first-line treatment of patients with metastatic, squamous NSCLC in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin

Dosing

Adult
BY INTRAVENOUS INFUSION: 800 mg once daily on days 1 and 8 of a 3-week cycle, for up to 6 cycles. Patients whose disease has not progressed after combination therapy may continue with necitumumab monotherapy.
Max dose
800 mg per dose on administration days

Contraindications

  • Cardiorespiratory disorders (no information available)
  • History of thromboembolic events
  • Patients with multiple risk factors for thromboembolic events (unless benefits outweigh risks)

Side effects

Common
ConjunctivitisDysuriaElectrolyte imbalanceEmbolism and thrombosisFeverHaemorrhageHeadacheSkin rashHypomagnesemiaFatigueInfusion reactionsimilar to cetuximab
Serious
  • Tumour lysis syndrome
  • Thromboembolic events (venous and arterial)
  • Interstitial lung disease

Pregnancy & lactation

Lactation

Manufacturer advises avoid during first few days after birth due to possible risk from transfer of antibodies to infant. After this time, use during breastfeeding only if clinically needed.

Drug interactions

Thalidomide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

3 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e, Katzung, BNF·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team