Avastin 400mg injection

Avastin 400mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of 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. The active ingredient of Avastin is Bevacizumab, which belongs to the drug class of Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Avastin injection works by killing the cancer cells, thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and the body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this injection until your doctor says to do so.

The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Avastin 400mg injection. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Avastin injection are mentioned below:
Fever
Fatigue
Dry skin
Back pain
Headache
Mouth sore
Weight loss
Constipation
Nose bleeding
Breathlessness
Taste alteration
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Increased heart rate
High blood pressure
Nausea and vomiting
Numbness in hand and feet

Severe side effects:
Gut infection
Blood clotting
Hemorrhage
Protein in urine
Severe infection
Decrease in level of white blood cells

Avastin 400mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Avastin 400mg injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.

It is advised to use effective birth control methods and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Avastin.

A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Avastin injection. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.

Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function at proper intervals after taking Avastin 400mg injection

Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Avastin. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.

Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking the Avastin injection. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.

It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Avastin 400mg injection, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.

Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Avastin 400mg injection. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.

In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Avastin injection, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.

Taking Avastin 400mg injection can lower your ability to heal wounds rapidly. So avoid doing such activities that can lead to bruising and wounds. Inform your doctor if you are going an emergency surgical procedure.

If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Avastin 400mg injection like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to Inform your doctor as soon as possible.