Avastin 100mg Injection (Bevacizumab)
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Bevacizumab
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Overview
Avastin 100mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of breast cancer, brain cancer, cervical cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. The active ingredient of the Avastin is Bevacizumab which belongs to the drug class of Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor.
It works by acting against protein known as Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors (VEGF) to control the growth and spread of the cancer cells. Bevacizumab injection is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Indication
Colorectal cancer
Side Effects
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Avastin 100mg injection (Bevacizumab). Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Common Side Effects
- ● Fever
- ● Fatigue
- ● Dry skin
- ● Back pain
- ● Headache
- ● Mouth sore
- ● Weight loss
- ● Constipation
- ● Nose bleeding
- ● Breathlessness
- ● Taste alteration
- ● Loss of appetite
- ● Abdominal pain
- ● Increased heart rate
- ● High blood pressure
- ● Nausea and vomiting
- ● Numbness in hand and feet
Serious Side Effects
- ● Gut infection
- ● Blood clotting
- ● Hemorrhage
- ● Protein in urine
- ● Severe infection
- ● Decrease in level of white blood cells
How To Use
Bevacizumab 100mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
Reference
● Lauro, S., Onesti, C. E., Righini, R., & Marchetti, P. (2014). The use of bevacizumab in non-small cell lung cancer: an update. Anticancer research, 34(4), 1537-1545.
● Burger, R. A., Brady, M. F., Bookman, M. A., Fleming, G. F., Monk, B. J., Huang, H., ... & Liang, S. X. (2011). Incorporation of bevacizumab in the primary treatment of ovarian cancer. New England Journal of Medicine, 365(26), 2473-2483.
● Keating, G. M. (2014). Bevacizumab: a review of its use in advanced cancer. Drugs, 74(16), 1891-1925.
● Ferrara, N., Hillan, K. J., Gerber, H. P., & Novotny, W. (2004). Discovery and development of bevacizumab, an anti-VEGF antibody for treating cancer. Nature reviews Drug discovery, 3(5), 391-400.
● Kazazi-Hyseni, F., Beijnen, J. H., & Schellens, J. H. (2010). Bevacizumab. The oncologist, 15(8), 819.
Safety Advice
- • Alcohol: The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Avastin 100mg injection (Bevacizumab). It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
- • Pregnancy: Bevacizumab 100mg injection (Avastin) may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
- • Breastfeeding: Avastin 100mg injection (Bevacizumab) is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
- • Driving: It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Bevacizumab 100mg injection (Avastin).
- • Kidney: Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Avastin 100mg injection.
- • Liver: Inform your doctor before starting Avastin 100mg injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects
FAQs
Is it safe to take Bevacizumab 100mg injection (Avastin) during pregnancy?
Avastin injection can pass through the mother's blood and harm the unborn baby. So, it is advised not to give this drug to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
What types of diseases are treatable with Avastin injection (Bevacizumab)?
Avastin can treat multiple cancer variants, including breast cancer, brain cancer, cervical cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and colorectal cancer.
What kind of drug is Bevacizumab 100mg injection (Avastin)?
Bevacizumab 100mg injection is a type of recombinant monoclonal antibody that is an immunotherapy drug. It can be given alone in monotherapy or in combination with other chemotherapy or immunotherapy medications to improve treatment effectiveness.
How should Avastin injection be taken?
Avastin 100mg injection is injected intravenously by an expert nurse or healthcare professional. Do not self-administer it.
Does a patient on Avastin 100mg injection (Bevacizumab) still need chemotherapy treatment?
Even with Avastin 100mg Injection, the doctor recommends chemotherapy to make treatment more effective and to improve the overall treatment outcome.
Is it safe to have surgery while receiving Bevacizumab 100mg injection?
Taking Avastin can lower your ability to heal wounds rapidly. So, avoid doing such activities that can lead to bruising and wounds. Inform your doctor if you are going to undergo an emergency surgical procedure.
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