ABEVMY 400- Bevacizumab Injection 400mg/16ml
Composition: Bevacizumab Injection 400mg/16ml
Dosage Form: Vial
Packing: 1 Vial
Marketer/Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Storage: Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Abevmy 400mg Injection is an anticancer medication. It is used in the treatment of cancer of the colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian and cervical cancer. It helps to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors and stops tumors from growing.
Abevmy 400mg Injection is an effective medicine, a 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 Abevmy 400mg Injection 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 the 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.
USES OF ABEVMY INJECTION
Cancer of the colon and rectum
Non-small cell lung cancer
Kidney cancer
Brain tumor
Ovarian cancer
Cervical cancer