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Avastin 400mg Injection 16 ml in 1 vial

Product Of Roche Products India Pvt Ltd

Composition: Bevacizumab (400mg)

Pack of 16 ml

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All Details About Avastin 400mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Avastin 400mg Injection

Description:

Avastin 400mg 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.

Avastin 400mg 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 Avastin 400mg 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 rectal bleeding, taste change, and headache. 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.




Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Avastin

  • Rectal bleeding
  • Taste change
  • Headache
  • Nosebleeds
  • Posterior pain
  • Dry skin
  • High blood pressure
  • Protein in urine
  • Inflammation of the nose

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avastin 400mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avastin 400mg 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
Avastin 400mg 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
Avastin 400mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sleepiness and fainting have been reported with Avastin 400mg Injection and this may impair your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avastin 400mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avastin 400mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avastin 400mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avastin 400mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. What kinds of cancer can Avastin 400mg Injection be used for ?

Avastin 400mg 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).

Q. How is Avastin 400mg Injection given?

Avastin 400mg 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.

Q. How long can I take Avastin 400mg Injection for?

You keep taking Avastin 400mg Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Avastin 400mg Injection. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.

Q. How Avastin 400mg Injection works differently from chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Avastin 400mg Injection is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumour to shrink, or to stop growing.

Q. Does a person taking Avastin 400mg Injection still need chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Avastin 400mg Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.

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