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EspañolAvastin overview
BRAND NAMES:
Mvasi, Zirabev, Avastin
Generic Names:
Avastin
Uses:
Treats cancer, including colorectal, lung, glioblastoma, kidney, liver, cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.
Therapeutic Classes:
Immunological Agent, Antineoplastic Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Avastin used for?
Avastin comes in the form of an injectable solution and is used to treat certain types of kidney, lung and colon cancer. It works by disrupting the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It is usually used in combination with other cancer medication.
What form(s) does Avastin come in
Injectable
What are common Avastin doses?
Vial 4ML of 100MG/4ML
Vial 16ML of 400MG/16ML
Common Avastin prescriptions
Avastin
16ml of 400mg/16ml vialAvastin
4ml of 100mg/4ml vial
How to take Avastin
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for 30 to 90 minutes every 2 or 3 weeks.
Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.
Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for 30 to 90 minutes every 2 or 3 weeks.
Avastin contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to bevacizumab.
Avastin warnings
Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose.
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, heart failure, bleeding problems, bowel blockage, or a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots. Tell your doctor if you had a recent surgery.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Stomach or bowel perforation (hole or tear)Fistula (abnormal opening) formation in the stomach, bowel, or other parts of the bodyIncreased risk for bleeding problems, blood clots, heart attack, or strokeHigh blood pressurePosterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (brain disease)Kidney problemsInfusion reaction
This medicine may affect the way your body heals. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop receiving it at least 28 days before or after having surgery and until the wound has healed enough.
This medicine may cause problems in the ovaries. Talk with your doctor if you plan to have children. Some women are not able to get pregnant after they have used this medicine.
Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, nosebleeds
Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Avastin interactions
Do not receive bevacizumab together with cancer medicines containing anthracycline if you have heart failure.
Injection routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
Talk with your doctor if you plan to have children. Some women are not able to get pregnant after they have used this medicine. Call your doctor if you do not have a menstrual period for 3 months.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, bleeding problems, or a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Gastrointestinal perforation (hole in your digestive system)Increased risk for bleeding problems, blood clots, heart attack, or strokeHigh blood pressureNervous system damageInfusion reaction
This medicine may affect the way your body heals. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using it several weeks before and after surgery.
This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Avastin side effects
Serious Side Effects
Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body
Trouble breathing or swallowing, coughing or choking while you eat, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, nosebleeds
Chest pain, coughing up blood, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking, pain in your calf
Blurred vision, dizziness, nervousness, pounding in the ears, slow or fast heartbeat
Seizures, confusion, unusual drowsiness
Constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting
Fever, chills, trouble breathing, fainting, chest pain within a few hours after you receive this medicine
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, cloudy urine
Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Bleeding from your rectum, black, tarry stools
Less Serious Side Effects
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
Diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach upset, change in sense of taste
Dry eyes or skin, redness, swelling, or scaly skin
Tiredness
Stuffy or runny nose