Zybev 100mg Injection
Manufacturer
Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition
Bevacizumab (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Zybev 100mg 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
Zybev 100mg 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 side effects such as rectal bleeding, taste change, and headache. Inform your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop easily. It's also important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Zybev 100mg Injection is a anti-angiogenic medication that works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which stops the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells.
Quick Tips
Zybev 100mg Injection is an effective medicine First-line option when used together with other medicines for certain types of cancers It can lower your wound healing ability It can increase the risk of bleeding Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and levels of protein in your urine while you are on Zybev 100mg Injection
Frequently asked questions
What types of cancer can Zybev 100mg Injection be used for?
Zybev 100mg 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. This drug also helps certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).
How is Zybev 100mg Injection given?
Zybev 100mg Injection is administered as an infusion. This means it is given through a small needle inserted into a vein or through a port, which is a device placed under the skin. Your doctor will determine your dose and duration of treatment, and monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction.
How long can I take Zybev 100mg Injection for?
You continue taking Zybev 100mg Injection as long as your disease is controlled and side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether to stop treatment. If your cancer progresses during the initial treatment, discuss with your doctor whether chemotherapy may be an alternative option.
How does Zybev 100mg Injection work differently from chemotherapy?
Both chemotherapy and Zybev 100mg Injection aim to treat cancer. However, chemotherapy attacks rapidly growing cells, including cancer cells. Zybev 100mg Injection specifically prevents the growth of new blood vessels that provide nutrients to tumors, causing them to shrink or stop growing.
Does a person taking Zybev 100mg Injection still need chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is still required in conjunction with Zybev 100mg Injection. It enhances the effectiveness of the treatment.
