Avangio Injection
Manufacturer
PlasmaGen Biosciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Bevacizumab (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Avangio Injection is an anticancer medication used to treat various types of cancer, including colon and rectum, non-small cell lung, kidney, brain, ovarian, and cervical cancer.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Avangio Injection is an effective medicine and first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion, and your doctor will decide your dose and duration. You may experience infusion reactions such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing. Your doctor will check you regularly for signs of an infusion reaction and side effects. You may be advised to check blood pressure and levels of protein in urine while taking this medication.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Avangio Injection is a anti-angiogenic medication that works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This stops the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells.
Quick Tips
Avangio Injection is an effective first-line option when used together with other medicines for certain types of cancers Given as an infusion, and your doctor will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction It can lower your wound healing ability, so inform your doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure It can increase the risk of bleeding, so inform your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop easily
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of cancers can Avangio Injection be used for?
Avangio Injection is approved for the treatment of cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. It must be given along with chemotherapy. Other types of cancers that it helps with include certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).
How is Avangio Injection given?
Avangio Injection is given as an infusion. This means you receive it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. Your doctor will decide your dose and duration, and they will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction.
How long can I take Avangio Injection for?
You continue taking Avangio Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking it. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.
How does Avangio Injection work differently from chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Avangio Injection is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumor to shrink, or to stop growing.
Does a person taking Avangio Injection still need chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Avangio Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.
