How many injections of Ramucirumab should be given?

Ramucirumab usually comes as an injection, which is a liquid that is injected into a vein over 30-60 minutes by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or medical facility. For the treatment of stomach, colon, rectal, or hepatocellular carcinoma, it is usually given every two weeks. For treatment of non-small cell lung cancer with erlotinib, ramucirumab is usually given every 2 weeks. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer with docetaxel, ramucirumab is usually given every 3 weeks.

The length of time a patient takes ramucumab depends on how the body responds to the drug and the side effects experienced. Your doctor may need to interrupt or stop treatment if you develop certain side effects, such as uncontrollable shaking, back pain, or cramping in one part of the body; chest pain, tightness; chills; shortness of breath; wheezing; pain, burning, numbness, tingling, or tingling in the hands, feet, or skin; trouble breathing; or a fast heartbeat. Before you receive each dose of ramucirumab, your doctor will give you other medicines to prevent or treat certain side effects.

The original drug of ramucizumab has been launched in China, but it has been on the market for a short time and has not been included in the medical insurance. The price of 100mg/10mL box may be around 5,000 yuan, and the price of 500mg/50mL box may be around 17,000 yuan. The price of the original Hong Kong version of 100mg/10mL may be around RMB 8,400 per box, and the price of 500mg/50mL per box may be around RMB 28,000 (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates), and their pharmaceutical ingredients are basically the same. Currently, there are no generic drugs produced and marketed overseas. For specific prices and drug information, please consult Yaode’s medical consultant.