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Avastin 100mg Injection is an anticancer medicine consisting of the active ingredient Bevacizumab. This medicine is developed to prevent the growth of tumors.
Avastin 100mg Injection is an effective medicine, first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion. The doctor will decide your dose and duration and will check you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing. You may be advised to check blood pressure and levels of protein in urine while you are taking this medication.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.
How Avastin 100mg Injection 4ml works
Avastin 100mg Injection is a anti-angiogenic medication. It works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This stops the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells.
How To Use Avastin 100mg Injection 4ml
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits Of Avastin 100mg Injection 4ml
- Helps in limiting the spread of cancer.
Side Effects Of Avastin 100mg Injection 4ml
- Rectal bleeding
- Taste change
- Headache
- Nosebleeds
- Back pain
- Dry skin
- High blood pressure
- Protein in urine
- Inflammation of the nose
Safety Advice for Avastin 100mg Injection 4ml
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avastin 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Avastin 100mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Avastin 100mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Avastin 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Avastin 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avastin 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Avastin 100mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avastin 100mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Written By
CHAUHAN HEMEN RAMESHCHANDRA
Content Updated on
Monday, 20 May, 2024
