Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Bevacizumab (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion 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
Solution for Infusion
Introduction
Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion is an effective medicine and first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion, and the doctor will decide the dose and duration. The doctor will also check for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing. You may be advised to check blood pressure and levels of protein in urine while taking this medication. The most common side effects include rectal bleeding, taste change, and headache.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion 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
Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion is an effective medicine. It can lower your wound healing ability. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure. It can increase the risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop easily. Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and levels of protein in your urine while you are on Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of cancer can Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion be used for ?
Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion is approved for the treatment of colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It must be given along with chemotherapy. Other types of cancer it helps with include certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).
How is Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion given?
Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion is given as an infusion. This means you get it through a small needle inserted in your vein or through a port, a device placed under your skin. Your doctor will determine your dose and duration and monitor you for signs of infusion reactions.
How long can I take Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion for?
You keep taking Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.
How does Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion work differently from chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, such as cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumor to shrink or stop growing.
Does a person taking Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion still need chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Bevatas 300mg Solution for Infusion. It makes chemotherapy work better.
