Avastin Injection Information

Avastin Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Colorectal Cancer. Avastin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Avastin Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Avastin Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Dry Mouth, Altered taste. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Avastin Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Avastin Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Avastin Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Avastin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Avastin Injection related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Avastin Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Avastin Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Avastin Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Avastin Injection Benefits & Uses
Avastin Injection Dosage & How to Take
Avastin Injection Side Effects
Avastin Injection Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Avastin Injection with Other Drugs
Avastin Injection Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Avastin Injection
Avastin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Avastin Injection Benefits & Uses

Avastin Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Colorectal Cancer

Avastin Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Ovarian Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Kidney Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Avastin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Avastin Injection safe for pregnant women?

Avastin Injection has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Avastin Injection without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Avastin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Avastin Injection. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Avastin Injection on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Avastin Injection. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Avastin Injection on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Avastin Injection. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Avastin Injection on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Avastin Injection. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Avastin Injection with Other Drugs

Avastin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ibuprofen

Ketorolac

Mefenamic Acid

Moderate

Digoxin

Avastin Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avastin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Infertility

Frequently asked Questions about Avastin Injection

Is this Avastin Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Avastin Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Avastin Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Avastin Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Avastin Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Avastin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avastin Injection

Taking Avastin Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Avastin Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Avastin Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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