Avastin 100mg Injection

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Information About Avastin 100mg Injection

Avastin 100mg Injection is a chemotherapy or antineoplastic drug. It is used to treat several types of cancer, including cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and glioblastoma. The main purpose of this medication is to suppress the growth of normal blood vessels and new blood vessels on which the tumor feeds on. This altogether stops the tumor growth. 

Uses of Avastin 100mg Injection

• Treats colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer or rectal cancer.
• Heal brain tumors and cervical cancer.
• Treats kidney, ovary, and non-small cell lung cancer

Benefits of Avastin 100mg Injection

• Avastin 100mg Injection prevents the growth of the blood vessels that feed the tumor.
• This cuts the food supply to the tumor, which leads to the stoppage of its growth. 
• Shrinks the size of the tumor.

Avastin 100mg Inj Side Effects

• Inflammation on the skin’s surface
• Hypertension
• Bleeding from the nose
• Protein leaks into your urine.
• Reduced appetite
• Rectovaginal fistula
• Water-electrolyte imbalance
• Dysfunction of peripheral nerves
• Running out of air
• Hypersensitivity
• Obstruction of the blood clot and getting into the blood stream
• Complications in wound healing
• Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)
• Lymphocytopenia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Inflammation of the Mucosa
• Pus-filled lumps develop on the body.
• Cellulitis bacterial infection

How to Use Avastin 100mg Injection?

Cancer patients are advised to use the dose recommended by their oncologists while taking the Avastin 100mg Inj.

• Your medical oncologist will prescribe you the Avastin 100mg Inj. Self-administration is not allowed.
• Do not self-inject. Your doctor will administer the medicine in the right dosage, depending on your condition. 

Precautions

• Consult your doctor regarding alcohol consumption.
• If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, then bring this to the notice of your healthcare provider.
• Bring up all the ongoing medications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What sort of cancer does the Avastin 100mg Inj treat?

The Avastin 100mg Inj is given to patients suffering from cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and glioblastoma. 

Q2. How do you administer Avastin 100mg Inj?

The oncologists administer the Avastin 100mg Inj through the needle in the patient’s vein. 

Q3.What’s the dosage duration for the Avastin 100mg Inj?

Depending on your treatment, the doctor will decide when to stop taking the medicine.

Q4. Does it work differently from the chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy works on cancer cells. Meanwhile, the Avastin 100mg Inj stops the growth of new blood vessels.