Bryxta 100 Injection
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition
Bevacizumab (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bryxta 100 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
Bryxta 100 Injection is an effective medicine and a first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion through a small needle in your vein or through a port. 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Bryxta 100 Injection is a anti-angiogenic medication. It 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
Bryxta 100 Injection is an effective medicine It is a first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines It is given as an infusion It can lower your wound healing ability It can increase the risk of bleeding
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of cancers can Bryxta 100 Injection be used for?
Bryxta 100 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 it helps with include certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).
How is Bryxta 100 Injection given?
Bryxta 100 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 will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction.
How long can I take Bryxta 100 Injection for?
You continue taking Bryxta 100 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 Bryxta 100 Injection work differently from chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Bryxta 100 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 Bryxta 100 Injection still need chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Bryxta 100 Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.
