Bevacizumab Benefits & Uses

Bevacizumab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bevacizumab Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Bevacizumab Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bevacizumab is used -

Severe

Fainting
Infection
Fatigue
Headache
Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द

Moderate

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)

Mild

Loss of appetite
Weight Loss
Rhinitis
Cough
Dizziness
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Common

Dry Mouth
Altered taste

Unknown

Nosebleed (Read More - How to stop a nosebleed)
Bleeding

Bevacizumab Related Warnings

Is the use of Bevacizumab safe for pregnant women?

Bevacizumab shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Bevacizumab safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Bevacizumab. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Bevacizumab on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Bevacizumab. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bevacizumab on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Bevacizumab. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bevacizumab on the Heart?

Bevacizumab may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Bevacizumab with Other Drugs

Bevacizumab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ibuprofen

Ketorolac

Mefenamic Acid

Moderate

Digoxin

Bevacizumab Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bevacizumab unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Bevacizumab

Is this Bevacizumab habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Bevacizumab.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Bevacizumab. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Bevacizumab should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Bevacizumab is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Bevacizumab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bevacizumab

Taking Bevacizumab with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Bevacizumab

Information about the interaction of Bevacizumab and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Bevacizumab

Bevarest 400 Injection - ₹27993
Avastin Injection - ₹37373
Avastin 100 Mg Injection - ₹32250
Bevacizumab 100mg Injection - ₹32250
Bevarest 100 Injection - ₹9256
Bryxta 100 Injection 4ml - ₹11241
Bryxta 400 Injection 16 ml - ₹30358
Bevatas 100 Injection - ₹6650
Bevatas 400 Solution for infusion - ₹25243
Abevmy 100 Injection 4ml - ₹9415
Abevmy 400 Injection 16 ml - ₹24584
Bevacirel Injection - ₹27199

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avastin® (bevacizumab)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Avastin® (bevacizumab)

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