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Avangio Injection 4.0 ml in 1 vial

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Avangio Injection is a product of PlasmaGen Biosciences Pvt Ltd

Composition: Bevacizumab (100mg)

Pack of 4 ml

₹ 13500

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All Details About Avangio Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Avangio Injection

Description:

Avangio Injection is an anticancer medication. It is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian and cervical cancer. It helps to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors and stops tumors from growing.

Avangio Injection is an effective medicine, first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. 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 keep taking Avangio Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking it or not. You may be advised to check blood pressure and levels of protein in urine while you are taking this medication.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nosebleeds, headache, high blood pressure, rhinitis, protein in urine, change in taste, dry skin, bleeding, lacrimation disorder, back pain, and exfoliative dermatitis. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure, as the drug has ability to lower the ability of wound healing. Other than this, it also enhances your risk of bleeding thus if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding consult with your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Avangio

  • Nosebleeds
  • Headache
  • High blood pressure
  • Inflammation of the nose
  • Protein in urine
  • Taste change
  • Dry skin
  • Hemorrhage
  • Increased lacrimation
  • Posterior pain
  • Exfoliative dermatitis

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avangio Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avangio 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avangio Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Avangio Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sleepiness and fainting have been reported with Avangio Injection and this may impair your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avangio Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avangio Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avangio Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avangio Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

What kinds of cancer can Avangio Injection be used for ?

Avangio Injection is approved for the treatment of cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. It must be given along with chemotherapy. Other types of cancers that it helps with includes certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).

How is Avangio Injection given?

Avangio Injection is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. Your doctor will decide your dose and duration and will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction.

How long can I take Avangio Injection for?

You keep taking Avangio Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Avangio Injection. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.

How Avangio Injection works differently from chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Avangio Injection is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumour to shrink, or to stop growing.

Does a person taking Avangio Injection still need chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Avangio Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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