Avastin Vial 400 Mg/16 Ml - 1 Pc

Product Name

• Avastin Vial 400 Mg/16 Ml - 1 Pc

Scientific Name

• Bevacizumab 400 Mg Injection

Category Of Avastin Injection

• Monoclonal Antibodies

Mechanism Of Action Of Bevacizumab

• It belongs to a group of medicines called monoclonal antibodies.
• It inhibits the growth of tumor through inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor protein.

Therapeutic Indications Of Avastin Injection

• It is used in adults, under medical supervision, to treat different types of cancer.

Method Of Administration Of Avastin Injection

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses may change from patient to patient based on your age, your medical condition and whether or not you are taking other medicines.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Avastin Injection

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. High blood pressure
2. Feeling of numbness or tingling in hands or feet
3. Decreased number of cells in the blood.
4. Feeling weak and having no energy
5. Tiredness
6. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Avastin Injection

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Avastin Injection

• Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including if:

1. You are allergic (hypersensitive) to bevacizumab or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
2. You are allergic (hypersensitive) to Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell products or to other recombinant human or humanized antibodies.
3. You are pregnant.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements

Storage Conditions Of Avastin Injection

• Store at Refrigerator (2-8 C)
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Bevacizumab

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Bevacizumab