Bryxta 300 Injection
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition
Bevacizumab (300mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bryxta 300 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 300 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. The most common side effects include rectal bleeding, taste change, and headache. Inform your doctor before undergoing any surgical procedure, as the drug may lower wound healing ability and increase the risk of bleeding.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Bryxta 300 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 300 Injection is an effective first-line option when used together with other medicines for certain types of cancers such as colorectal, lung, cervical, and kidney cancers. Bryxta 300 Injection is given as an infusion. Your doctor or nurse will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of cancer can Bryxta 300 Injection be used for?
Bryxta 300 Injection is approved for the treatment of cancers of the colon or rectum that have 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 300 Injection given?
Bryxta 300 Injection is given as an infusion. This means you get 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 Bryxta 300 Injection for?
You keep taking Bryxta 300 Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Bryxta 300 Injection. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.
How does Bryxta 300 Injection work differently from chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, such as cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Bryxta 300 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 300 Injection still need chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Bryxta 300 Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.
