Avastin 100mg Vial Of 4ml Solution For Infusion
Avastin 100 MG/4ML Description
Avastin solution for infusion is an anticancer medication used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including colorectal, breast, lung, kidney, ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, and cervical cancers. It may be used alone or in combination with other cancer medications. It contains bevacizumab, which is an active substance that prevents the growth of new blood vessels that feed cancer cells.
This injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine. Avastin solution for infusion must not be used by pregnant women. Women who are capable of becoming pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment and up to 6 months after treatment with Avastin solution for infusion. This solution for infusion is not to be used in children under 18 years of age.
Avastin solution for infusion treatment should be stopped in cases of gastrointestinal perforation or severe bleeding. It should also be paused for at least 28 days before and after any surgery to allow for proper wound healing.
Product Summary
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Contains | Bevacizumab(100.0 Mg/4ml) |
Uses | Anti-cancer |
Side effects | Nausea Vomiting Weakness Diarrhoea Stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
Contraindications of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
- If you are allergic to bevacizumab or any other ingredient of Avastin solution for infusion.
- If you are allergic to any other recombinant human or humanized antibodies. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
- If you are pregnant.
Side effects of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach pain
Precautions and Warnings of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
- Avastin solution for infusion is not advised during breastfeeding and for at least six months after your last dose.
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any condition that causes inflammation of the abdomen, like stomach ulcer, or diverticulitis.
- You have cervical cancer.
- You recently had or have surgery scheduled soon, including dental surgery.
- You have problems with wound healing or have an unhealed wound after surgery.
- You have high blood pressure, diabetes, blood clots or bleeding problems.
- You have infections that occur frequently.
- You have or had pain in the mouth, teeth, jaw, swelling or sores inside the mouth, numbness or a feeling of heaviness in the jaw or loose tooth.
- You have a weak blood vessel or a tear in the blood vessel.
- You have cancer of the brain or have ever coughed or spitted blood.
- You are above 65 years of age.
- You have heart disease, received X-ray therapy to your chest or have used medicines called anthracyclines (doxorubicin).
- You have previously experienced symptoms like dizziness, swelling or skin rashes, after injection.
- You develop symptoms like headaches, and changes in vision, after taking this medicine.
Directions for Use of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
- Avastin solution for infusion will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse.
- Do not self-inject this medicine. Follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor or nurse.
Storage and disposal of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
- Store in a refrigerator at 2 - 8°C.
- Do not freeze.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
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Mode of Action of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
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Interactions of Avastin 100 MG/4ML
Interactions with other medicines
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Avastin solution for infusion when used along with sunitinib malate may cause a type of anaemia called microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia (MAHA).
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking platinum-based cancer medicines (cisplatin) or taxane-based cancer medicines (paclitaxel).
Content Details
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
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