Bevacizumab (400mg)
Krabeva 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 Krabeva 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.
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 themCommon side effects of Krabeva
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Krabeva 400mg 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.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Krabeva 400mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Krabeva 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.
Krabeva 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.
Krabeva 400mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sleepiness and fainting have been reported with Krabeva 400mg Injection and this may impair your ability to drive.
Krabeva 400mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Krabeva 400mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Krabeva 400mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Krabeva 400mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Krabeva 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).
Krabeva 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.
You keep taking Krabeva 400mg Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Krabeva 400mg Injection. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.
Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Krabeva 400mg Injection is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumour to shrink, or to stop growing.
Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Krabeva 400mg Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.
