Bevacizumab
Information about Bevacizumab
Bevacizumab Uses
Bevacizumab is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer.
How Bevacizumab works
Bevacizumab 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.
Common side effects of Bevacizumab
High blood pressure, Protein in urine, Nosebleeds, Exfoliative dermatitis, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Low blood platelets, Decreased appetite, Electrolyte imbalance, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Breathlessness, Thromboembolism, Wound healing complications, Ovarian failure, Mucosal inflammation, Abscess, Cellulitis, Hypersensitivity, Rectovaginal fistula
Available Medicine for Bevacizumab
BevatasIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹9500 to ₹396003 variant(s)
CizumabHetero Drugs Ltd
₹11838 to ₹438592 variant(s)
KrabevaBiocon
₹12214 to ₹357772 variant(s)
ZybevZydus Cadila
₹174701 variant(s)
AbevmyMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹13451 to ₹351202 variant(s)
BryxtaZydus Cadila
₹16059 to ₹993604 variant(s)
AdvamabAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹11802 to ₹379972 variant(s)
VersavoDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹6993 to ₹419941 variant(s)
BevicraGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹19700 to ₹537002 variant(s)
BevacizabAbbott
₹17990 to ₹489901 variant(s)
Expert advice for Bevacizumab
- Bevacizumab is an effective, first-line option when used together with other medicines for certain types of cancers such as colorectal, lung, cervical, and kidney cancers.
- Bevacizumab is given as an infusion. Your doctor or nurse will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing.
- It can lower your wound healing ability. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure.
- It can increase the risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop easily.
- Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and levels of protein in your urine while you are on Bevacizumab.