Avastin 400mg Injection

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An Overview of Avastin 400mg Injection

Avastin 400mg injection is used for treating cancer. This anticancer medicine is widely used for the treatment of cervical cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, rectum and colon cancer, ovarian cancer, kidney cancer, and brain tumors. This injection is mainly responsible for preventing the growth of new blood vessels that would provide nutrition and oxygen to the tumor cells. In fact, doctors use this as an efficient first-line medicinal option alongside other cancer medicines as an infusion.

Uses of Avastin 400 mg Injection

• Advanced kidney cancer
• Glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer)
• Metastatic cervical cancer
• Persistent, recurrent, or metastatic breast cancer
• Liver Cancer- Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Metastatic colorectal cancer
• Cancers of the ovary, cervical, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer
• Advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

Some Side- Effects of Avastin 400 mg Injection

Most of the Avastin side effects do not need any special medical attention. Infact, they get managed off as per the body adjustments with the medicine. Yet, the common side effects of this injection noticed are:

• Exfoliative dermatitis
• Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
• High blood pressure
• Nosebleeds
• Decreased appetite
• Peripheral sensory neuropathy
• Protein in urine
• Breathlessness
• Thromboembolism
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Wound healing complications
• Ovarian failure
• Hypersensitivity
• Abscess
• Low blood platelets
• Mucosal inflammation
• Cellulitis
• Rectovaginal fistula

However, if a patient experiences anything severe after taking the Avastin injection, ensure that they consult the medical specialist at once.

How to Use Avastin 400 mg Injection

Generally, the nurse gives the injection as they are trained to do so. Hence, the patient should avoid self-administering. 

Know How Avastin 400 mg Injection Works

This injection is one of the anti-angiogenic medicines that works to break down the protein vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Avastin 400 mg stops the formation of blood vessels that are responsible for supplying nutrients and oxygen to cancer-causing cells.

Quick Avastin 400 mg Injection Safety Tips

Precautions

• Take the injection under the guidance of a doctor or nurse to avoid any infusion reaction
• Inform the doctor before undergoing surgery as Avastin 400 mg reduces the wound healing ability
• Increased risk of bleeding, so consult a doctor right away if any serious injury is caused
• Get constant blood pressure checks and protein level tests 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the price of Avastin 400 mg injection?

The Avastin 400 mg injection price is ₹100895.

Q2. What is the use of Avastin 400 mg injection?

This injection is used for the treatment of cancer caused in the colon or rectum that spreads to other body parts. 

Q3. Is Avastin 400 mg used in chemotherapy?

Yes. Doctors give the cancer patient the Avastin 400 mg injection along with chemotherapy to treat certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, and more.

Q4. How do healthcare providers give patients an Avastin 400 mg injection?

Q5. Is Avastin 400 mg injection safe for pregnant ladies?

Doctors have claimed that the injection is unsafe for pregnant women as it can lead to some harmful effects on the developing baby. 

Q6. Name some common side- effects of Avastin 400 mg injection?

Some of the common side- effects caused due to this injection are protein in the urine, decreased appetite, electrolyte imbalance, peripheral sensory neuropathy and a lot more.