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BevacizumabPronounced"bev-ah-CIZ-oo-mab" Common brand names:Avastin UsesThis medication is a man-made antibody (IgG1) used to treat various types of cancer. This drug works by blocking a certain protein (vascular endothelial growth factor-VEGF) thereby decreasing the blood supply to the tumor and slowing tumor growth. This monograph is about the following bevacizumab products: bevacizumab, bevacizumab-adcd, bevacizumab-awwb, bevacizumab-bvzr, and bevacizumab-maly. Other UsesThis section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This drug may also be used for certain serious eye conditions (such as age-related macular degeneration, macular edema). How to Use This MedicationThis medication is given by infusion into a vein by a health care professional. The first dose is usually given over 90 minutes. If you tolerate the first dose well, then later infusions may be given over a shorter time (60 or 30 minutes). Infusion reactions may happen during the infusion of this drug. Tell your doctor right away if you have any symptoms of infusion reaction such as difficulty breathing, flushing, severe dizziness, nausea/vomiting, shaking, or chest pain. Your doctor may slow down or stop your treatment for some time. The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark the days on the calendar when you need to receive the medication. |