Avastin, a drug that uses as an active ingredient a substance called bevacizumab, is an antineoplastic drug that acts to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed the tumor and is used to treat various types of cancer in adults as cancer of the colon and rectum, breast or lung, for example.
Avastin is a hospital-use drug that is given by the vein.
Avastin Price
The price of Avastin ranges from 1450 to 1750 reais.
Indications of Avastin
Avastin is indicated for the treatment of colon and rectum cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, renal cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine tube cancer and peritoneal cancer.
How to use Avastin
The use of Avastin should be guided by the doctor according to the illness to be treated, as this medicine is for hospital use and must be prepared by a healthcare professional to be administered by the vein.
Side effects of Avastin
The side effects of Avastin include gastrointestinal perforations, bleeding, arterial thromboembolism, high blood pressure, presence of protein in the urine, tiredness, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, papules, peeling and swelling of the skin, usually on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, pulmonary disease, lack of oxygen, obstruction of a part of the small intestine, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, muscle pain, joint pain, lack of appetite, altered taste, difficulty in articulation of words, excessive tear production, constipation, peeling of the skin, dry skin and skin blemishes, fever and anal fistula.
Contraindications of Avastin
Avastin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components, to breastfeeding and to children under 18 years of age.
This medicine should not be used by pregnant women without medical advice.
