Bevacizumab (avastin)

Avastin, a drug that uses a substance called bevacizumab as an active ingredient, is an antineoplastic remedy, which acts to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed the tumor, being used to treat various types of cancer in adults such as colon and rectal cancer, breast or lung, for example.

Avastin is a medicine for hospital use, being administered through the vein.

Avastin Price

The price of Avastin varies between 1450 to 1750 reais.

Avastin indications

Avastin is indicated for the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine tube cancer and peritoneal cancer.

How to use Avastin

The method of use of Avastin should be guided by the doctor according to the disease to be treated, as this medicine is for hospital use and must be prepared by a health professional, to be administered through the vein.

Side effects of Avastin

Side effects of Avastin include gastrointestinal perforations, bleeding, arterial thromboembolism, high blood pressure, protein in the urine, tiredness, weakness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, papules, peeling and swelling of the skin, usually on the palms and soles of the feet, sensitivity changes, blood and lymphatic system disorders, difficulty breathing, rhinitis, nausea, vomiting, infections, abscess, anemia, dehydration, stroke, fainting, drowsiness, headache, congestive heart failure, deep vein thrombosis, embolism pulmonary, lack of oxygen, obstruction of a part of the small intestine, inflammation of the lining of the mouth, muscle pain, joint pain, lack of appetite, change in taste, difficulty in articulating words, excessive production of tears, constipation, skin peeling, dry skin and skin blemishes, fever and anal fistula.

Contraindications for Avastin

Avastin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, in breastfeeding and in children under 18 years of age.

This medicine should not be used by pregnant women without medical advice.