Avastin 100mg Injection 4ml
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What kinds of cancer can Avastin be used for ?
Avastin is approved for the treatment of cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. It must be given along with chemotherapy. Other types of cancers that it helps with includes certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).
How Avastin works differently from chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Avastin is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumour to shrink, or to stop growing.
Does a person taking Avastin still need chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Avastin. It makes chemotherapy work better.
How is Avastin given?
Avastin is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. Your doctor will decide your dose and duration and will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction.
How long can I take Avastin for?
You keep taking Avastin as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Avastin. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.
How Bevatas works differently from chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Bevatas is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumour to shrink, or to stop growing.
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Avastin 100mg Injection 4ml
Prescription Required
Packaging :
vial of 4 ml Injection
Manufacturer :
Roche Products India Pvt LtdComposition :
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