Introduction
Avastin 400mg Injection:

Avastin
400mg Injection is an anticancer medicine consisting of the active ingredient
Bevacizumab. This medicine is developed to prevent the growth of tumors. It is
indicated along with other chemotherapy drugs to treat metastatic breast
cancer, brain cancer, cervical cancer, kidney cancer, lung cancer, and
colorectal cancer. It is also used to treat cancers of the ovary, fallopian
tube or primary peritoneal cancer. Use effective birth control during the
treatment and for at least six months after the last dose. Avastin 400mg
Injection is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18.
Discuss with your doctor about the preservation of ovaries if you are planning
for pregnancy in the near future, as this medicine may cause fertility issues
in women. It would be best to avoid breastfeeding your baby as this medicine
may interfere with growth and development.

Avastin
400mg Injection is often administered as a combination with other chemotherapy
agents. Constipation, appetite loss, runny nose, fever, skin problems, and
weight loss are common side effects of Avastin 400mg Injection. Before starting
treatment with this medicine, let your doctor know if you have high blood
pressure, high blood sugar, stomach disorders, or heart problems. This medicine
should not be taken for 28 days before and after surgery as it is associated
with poor wound healing and high bleeding complications. It is advised to
report to your doctor if you have any dental issues that require surgery before
taking this medicine. In case you develop any visual changes or confusion,
report to your doctor to prevent complications.

Uses of Avastin 400mg Injection:

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Glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer)

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Persistent, recurrent, or metastatic breast cancer

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Metastatic cervical cancer

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Advanced kidney cancer

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Metastatic colorectal cancer

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Advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

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Liver Cancer- Hepatocellular carcinoma

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Cancers of the ovary, cervical, fallopian tube, or
primary peritoneal cancer

How
to consume Avastin 400mg Injection:

Your physician or nurse will administer Avastin
400mg Injection as an intravenous infusion. The infusion should be given
immediately after the dilution.