Avastin Solution for Infusion 400 mg/16 ml

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Product Description:

• Avastin 400 mg/16 ml is a vascular endothelial growth factor-specific angiogenesis inhibitor used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer in combination with intravenous 5-fluorouracil-based chemotherapy as a first- or second-line treatment.

Uses:

• Avastin (bevacizumab) is used in combination with fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy to treat patients with metastatic colon or rectal malignancy.

Precautions and warnings:

• If you experience any of the following side effects seek medical attention immediately.:
  • shortness of breath/rapid breathing.
  • chest/jaw/left arm pain.
  • unusual sweating, confusion.
  • sudden dizziness/fainting.
  • pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf.
  • sudden/severe headaches.
  • difficulty speaking.
  • weakness on one side of the body.
  • or sudden vision changes.

Side effects:

• GI perforation.
• Abnormal passage in the body.
• Wounds that don't heal.
• Serious bleeding.
• Severe high blood pressure.
• Kidney problems.
• Infusion-related reactions.
• Severe stroke or heart problems.

Ingredients:

• Bevacizumab.

Concentration:

• 400 mg/16 ml.

Pharmacological classification:

• Anti- angiogenic agents.

Volume:

• 16 ml.

How to Use:

• A healthcare professional administers AVASTIN by intravenous infusion.
• The initial infusion is typically administered over 90 minutes.
• If the second infusion is well tolerated, it may be given for more than 60 minutes.
• Later infusions may be given for more than 30 minutes.

Storage Conditions:

• AVASTIN will be kept at the pharmacy or on the hospital ward in a refrigerator at a temperature ranging from 2 to 8°C.
• AVASTIN is for single usage only.