Bevacizumab (400mg)
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion 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 Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion 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 Bevatas
16 ml Solution for Infusion
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion 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 Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion 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.
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sleepiness and fainting have been reported with Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion and this may impair your ability to drive.
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion 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).
Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion 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 Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion. 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 Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion 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 Bevatas 400 Solution for Infusion. It makes chemotherapy work better.
