Bavencio Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Bavencio Injection is a medicine used for treatment of urinary bladder cancer that has metastasized (spread to other parts) or has reached the advanced stage in adults and children aged above 12 years. It restores those immune responses in the body that stop cancer growth.
Bavencio Injection is used to treat various types of cancer
Bavencio Injection is used to treat various types of cancer
Uses of Bavencio Injection
Benefits of Bavencio Injection
In Treatment of Urinary bladder cancer
Bavencio Injection helps to treat urinary bladder cancer. It kills the cancer cells by stimulating the immune system of our body. It prevents progression of the disease to advanced stages of cancer and also reduces the chances of recurrence of the cancer. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Bavencio Injection
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
Common side effects of Bavencio
- Fatigue
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Infusion site reaction
- Rash
- Decreased appetite
- Peripheral edema
- Urinary tract infection
- High blood pressure
- Mucositis
- Hand-foot syndrome
- Voice change
- Decreased level of thyroid hormones
- Liver toxicity
- Coughing up blood
- Breathlessness
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
How to use Bavencio Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Bavencio Injection works
Bavencio Injection is a type of immunotherapy. It activates the body's immune system to fight cancer cells. Avelumab targets and blocks a protein (PD-L1) found on the surface of certain immune cells. Blocking PD-L1 activates the immune cells to find and kill cancer cells.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bavencio Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bavencio 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
CAUTION
Bavencio Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
SAFE
Bavencio Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bavencio Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bavencio Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bavencio Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Bavencio Injection is recommended.
What if you forget to take Bavencio Injection?
If you miss a dose of Bavencio Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Do not receive any immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Bavencio Injection.
- You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your health care provider.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice signs or symptoms of skin rash, itchy skin, a rash with tiny spots and bumps, reddening of the skin.
- To reduce nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
- Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Bavencio Injection. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended.
- Avoid sun exposure. Wear SPF 15 (or higher) sunblock and protective clothing.
- Do not drive or use machines after you have received Bavencio Injection since you might feel tired or dizzy.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Anticancer-others
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- Bavencio (Avelumab) [Product Information]; 2021. [Accessed 16 Nov. 2022] (online) Available from:
- Avelumab [Prescribing Information]. Rockland, MA: : EMD Serono, Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 16 Nov. 2022] (online) Available from:
- Avelumab [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Modugno, Italy: Merck Serono S.p.A.; 2020. [Accessed 16 Nov. 2022] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Merck Ltd
Address: L-2, J.R. Complex, Gate No. 4, Village Mandoli, Delhi-110 093, India
Country of origin: Swaziland
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₹146800
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10.0 ml in 1 vial
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